Summary
We’re looking for an experienced Communications Manager to manage our PR efforts, with a strong sense of what makes a good news story, who understands journalists and what they are looking for, and demonstrates an understanding of why good storytelling is key to success. Working closely with the wider MarComms Team, the Communications Manager must confidently and competently promote Digital Catapult’s work and impact through proactive media relations, and through developing, managing and promoting interesting, inspiring thought leadership content aligned to our focus industries.
Closing date for applications: 18th September 2022.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the press office through proactive and reactive media relations
- Regularly pitch stories to target media to secure top tier coverage
- Maintain news monitoring and planning, and advise on areas to comment or take other action
- Draft press releases, media briefings, Q&As and other content
- Proactively find opportunities to position Digital Catapult as a leader including rapid response to news of the day/topical themes in the news
- Support project specific communications teams to deliver PR and content that is aligned to the wider business strategy and campaigns
- Assist the Head of Communications to profile Digital Catapult’s Management Team, including specific CEO profiling activity
- Lead the execution of media elements of PR and marketing campaigns
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a similar role in-house, or an agency background with tech industry clients is desirable
- A PR agency background is especially desirable but not essential
- Experience using WordPress and Google Analytics would be an advantage but is not essential
- A clear understanding of the right priorities and activities to make clear decisions and a quick thinker
- Self-motivated with the ability to see their ideas through to conclusion
- The ability to work independently and under pressure, as well as collaboratively with a small team
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
