PR and Media Lead

Job Description

PR and Media Lead

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Hybrid - Craven Arms

Up to £33,487 per annum

At Connexus, we're committed to creating great places to live and work. As our newPR and Media Lead, you will play a key role insupportingstrongmedia 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. Youll lead proactive and reactive media activity, support organisational priorities andhelp strengthen our reputation.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Handlingpressenquiries 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

Were 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

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• Degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field (or equivalent experience)

Professional qualificationormembership(e.g. CIPR/CIM) desirable but not essential

If youre passionate about media, storytelling and making an impact, wed 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.

We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits.Were here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities,helping youmakethe 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. xwzovoh We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.