Press Officer
Press Officers act as the first point of call for the media. They handle all matters relating to the press and public relations for the company.
The role will involve press release writing and then selling those stories in to the right trade, regional and/or national press. The Press Officer will track media coverage relating to the company, keeping an eye on industry developments and organising press conferences. They will respond to the media during crisis PR events, or negative incidents and might occasionally be on call to deal with urgent media enquiries during evenings or weekends
Excellent writing skills and understanding of the media are essential skills to be considered for the role of Press Officer. This might have been gained in a previous in-house or agency role. Preferred qualifications are degrees in English, Media or PR. Further qualifications from the PRCA or CIPR are also desirable.
Salary wise outside of London the role generally pays between £21,000 to £34,000 depending on regional variance and level of experience.
Oxford
The international reputation of this city is primarily as the home of the
University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Utterly
steeped in history and yet it maintains the atmosphere of a modern town, thanks
to its huge student population. The elegant colleges are featured alongside courtyards
and cobbled lanes, studded by occasional shops, eateries and public houses.
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750 years, the rich history, tradition and lively academic life of the city is punctured
by the equally thrilling world outside the university walls; Oxford has an extensive
industrial past and the working populace outnumber the academic elite. Its
industries include motor manufacturing, education, publishing and many famed information
technology and science-based businesses.
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wise, Oxford has a strong hub of technology and healthcare businesses complimented
by a plethora of marketing and digital agencies.
