Media Relations Executive Do you have previous experience and a passion for PR? If so, this role is for you. We are partnering with a leading company to recruit a Media Relations Executive. You ll have the opportunity to shape how the company is represented across industry media platforms, identifying and leveraging opportunities to enhance the group s reputation and build its brand identity. You will be working for a well-established organisation based in the manufacturing and distribution industry, established for over 30 years, in Tamworth. Hours of work are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. Salary is up to £35,000 depending on experience.
As the Media Relations Executive, your main duties include: - Develop and implement proactive and reactive media relations plans to enhance and protect the company's reputation
- Create high-quality content for various channels, including press releases, case studies, thought leadership articles, web stories, and award submission
- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to identify compelling stories and case studies for publication
- Identify opportunities to publish positive content that strengthens the company's brand and reputation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industry media and journalists to secure impactful coverage
- Manage the press office, ensuring timely responses to media inquiries and escalating issues when necessary
- Monitor media mentions to safeguard the company's reputation and respond to potential risks proactively
- Work closely with Internal Communications, social media, and Marketing teams to coordinate and align messaging across the business
- Support digital content creation as needed to maintain consistency across platforms
- Maintain up-to-date media lists and pitch stories to relevant journalists to maximise coverage
- Stay informed about industry trends and updates to identify new opportunities and insights
- Proofread and assist with copywriting for company literature, website content, and other collateral
- Ensure all materials adhere to brand, campaign, and tone-of-voice guidelines
- Attend monthly planning meetings to align communications strategies with business objectives
As the Media Relations Executive, you will have: - Previous experience working within Media Relations
- Exceptional copywriting skills with proven ability to produce quality content across multiple channels
- Well-organised, reliable, and hardworking individual, able to work independently and alongside a team
Benefits include 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays, Paycare - A Healthcare Cash Plan (Discounts available and access to a 24-hour Doctor), Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and up to 5 days extra unpaid holiday available at a salary sacrifice. You may have experience as a Communications Specialist, PR Manager, PR Officer, Media Director, Media Executive, Communications Manager, Internal Comms Manager or any other similar position.
