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.
Worcestershire
From our Birmingham and Manchester offices, through our 10+ years experience operating within the Marketing, PR, brand and communications industry, we have gained valuable knowledge of how our markets operate.
Supplying both Permanent and Temporary staff, we specialise in the FMCG, Software, Manufacturing, Retail, E-Commerce, Charity, Technology, Agency and Professional Service sectors to name a few.
Below you will see all the roles we are currently recruiting for in Worcestershire. However if you are willing to search outside of this area, also have a look at all of our current roles.
Considering relocating?
Famed for its eponymous condiment Worcestershire Sauce – invented by chemists in 1837 – the region marks the transition from the industrial heart of the Midlands to the peaceful countryside of the Welsh Marches.
This is an ideal location for those looking to commute into the West Midlands for work, as key locations include Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Evesham and Kidderminster to name a few. With consistent transport links from Worcester to Birmingham, this is a suitable location for anyone wishing to experience a quieter city/ town style of life without sacrificing on activities to do.
