Media Relations and PR Officer

• Contract: Initial 3 months
• Organisation: Stockport Council
• Pay Rate: £20 per hour (PAYE)

Stockport Council are looking for a Media Relations and PR Officer to join their team on an initial 3-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating and promoting news stories across various media platforms, developing relationships with the media, and supporting our communication efforts with well-crafted content.

• Generate regular news stories for use across traditional and digital media platforms.
• Sell stories to local, regional, national, and trade press.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media and journalists.
• Prepare briefing notes and assist in preparing speeches for senior workforce members and local councillors.
• Write award entries to showcase the ambitious projects within our borough.
• Liaise with external designers and printers to produce marketing materials and collateral in line with brand guidelines.

• Demonstrable track record of working in a media relations role within a large, complex environment.
• Proven experience in writing stories, press releases, and other content for multiple audiences across various platforms.
• Demonstrable experience in developing excellent relationships with journalists and media.
• Experience in selling stories to various levels of press.
• Ability to translate complex information into engaging content for a wider audience.

• Opportunity to work within a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful projects.
• Exposure to a wide range of media relations and PR activities.
• Professional development in a supportive environment.

To apply for the Media Relations and PR Officer position, please submit your CV and a consultant will be in touch to discuss the next steps.