Connexus
PR and Media Lead
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PR and Media Lead
Hybrid - Craven Arms
Up to £33,487 per annum
At Connexus, we're committed to creating great places to live and work. As our new PR and Media Lead, you will play a key role in supporting strong media relations and shaping how we tell our story to external audiences.
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who is passionate about PR, storytelling and building strong relationships. You’ll lead proactive and reactive media activity, support organisational priorities and help strengthen our reputation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Handling press enquiries and acting as day-to-day media contact
- Building relationships with local, regional and sector media
- Developing press releases, case studies and success stories
- Supporting PR for key projects and corporate initiatives
- Monitoring media coverage and providing insight and analysis
- Preparing briefings and key messages for spokespeople
About you
We’re looking for someone who can deliver high-quality communications and build strong external relationships. You will have:
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- Experience in PR, media relations or communications
- Excellent writing and storytelling skills
- Strong media handling and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
- A proactive and creative approach, using insight to drive improvement
Qualifications
- Degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Professional qualification or membership (e.g. CIPR/CIM) desirable but not essential
If you’re passionate about media, storytelling and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is based in Craven Arms with a mix of office, remote working and travel as required.
About Connexus
Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire, providing good quality, affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods, sustainable rural communities, and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same.
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We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We’re here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.
Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
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