Media Relations Officer - London Salary £27,000 - £30,000

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Media Relations Manger to fill this position. This role is for a well known Housing Association company based in West London.

A Candidate is required to establish, develop, manage and deliver a public relations activity plan to maximise the success of the HomeBuy Agency division of the Housing Group. Co-ordinate all activities in line with strategic marketing objectives.

Summary of Main Duties
? Keep up to date with events in the affordable housing sector to take advantage of any PR opportunities that may arise.
? Deliver key messages to support the HomeBuy Division and its products ensuring that key colleagues are fully briefed.
? Draft press releases for distribution to appropriate audiences in a timely and efficient manner.
? Support the HomeBuy show schedule by maximising pre/post show publicity and features.
? Deal with day-to-day press enquiries, acting as a spokesperson for the HomeBuy Division and its products.
? Draft and keep a bank of news articles and case studies that can be used for tactical public relations activities ensuring that all data protection obligations have been adhered to.
? Manage press distribution list, ensuring that all contacts are kept up to date.
? Establish relationships with key journalists and editors ensuring that they contact the business Groups HomeBuy Division for all issues relating to affordable housing.
? Working with colleagues and third-party organisations as required.
? Manage media monitoring activity, ensuring that an up to date publicity folder is kept.
? Arrange and brief photographers as required
? Working with the Marketing Manager to take advantage of additional/new communication channels that may arise e.g. social media.
? Provide monthly media summary reports for the attention of the HomeBuy Marketing Manager
? Contribute to the overall marketing function by offering constructive feedback and suggestions for further improvement.
? Identify Awards that the Housing Groups affordable home ownership division may be eligible to receive and submit applications.
? Fulfil any other duties or projects commensurate with the grade and role of the post as requested

The Ideal person will possess the following:
? Preferably graduate ideally with CIPR membership (though not essential)
? Experience of drafting and managing an organisational PR activity plan
? At least 12 months post-qualifying experience within a similar role
? Proven experience of building a network of media contacts to achieve tangible results

Key words, PR, Public Relations, Press Enquiries, Press Distribution, Relationship with Journalists, Media Monitoring, Social Media, Media summary report, CIPR membership, Drafting, Managing organisational PR, Media Contacts

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003