Media Relations Manager

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Please note that this role will close on 00:01 on Monday 12 January and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Sunday 11 January.

Team overview

Ofcoms mission is to make communications work for everyone. We are looking for an experienced media manager to join our busy media relations team and to help explain how our work affects people up and down the country.

Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day. We regulate services from phone and broadband to TV and radio airwaves and the postal service. And weve taken on new duties to make online services safer for everyone. Its important work on behalf of people across the

UK.

In joining our fast-paced welcoming and expert Communications Department youll see why Ofcom was previously named by PR Week as the UKs best place for communications professionals to work in-house.

Purpose of the Role

Were looking for an enthusiastic and experienced media communicator with a strong news sense and an excellent understanding of journalists demands.

The role will involve communicating some of our most high-profile wide-ranging work which makes national news on a daily basis. That might include topics like creating a safer life online for children and adults in the UK; enforcing standards in TV and radio; holding telecoms firms to account; and helping the UK to be at the cutting edge of new technology.

You will need shrewd judgement and initiative to help Ofcom shape and influence opinions in the modern news environment. Youll be an expert in judging reputational risk have strong networking skills and be a consummate multi-tasker - calmly balancing reactive and proactive communications priorities. Youll also work with our digital news team to bring our story to life for the public consumer groups politicians and policy-makers and media.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the press office function taking a leading role in responding to enquiries from all sections of the media often national print online and broadcast and also international regional specialist and trade.

• Build and sustain effective relationships with media and other external stakeholders.

• Help to develop and enhance Ofcoms media profile by identifying proactive opportunities and generating positive coverage.

• Develop a strong understanding of relevant fields of Ofcoms work over time becoming an expert within the Communications team on specific policy and subject areas.

• Manage Ofcoms external announcements pipeline and weekly reporting on the Communications teams activity to senior leaders.

Essential Skills knowledge and experience

• Excellent understanding of the media and requirements of journalists.

• Executing Plans: Proven track record of managing completing priorities in a fast-paced high-profile press office environment

• Strong appetite for media relations together with a sharp news sense and the ability to identify positive consumer angles with media appeal.

• Building Solutions: Analytical and strategic mindset able to cut through complex issues to see the wider picture.

• Articulating Ideas: Clear calm communicator. Excellent writing skills and the ability to convert complex policy into plain English.

• Quick learner flexible and enthusiastic about working across a range of communications issues.

• Knowledge of the latest digital communications trends and techniques.

• An ability to identify with and embody Ofcoms values of excellence agility empowerment collaboration and respect.

• Understanding of or familiarity with Ofcoms regulated industries (in particular online safety) would be an advantage.

Inclusivity Statement

Ofcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone. To be able to deliver on this we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of background experience upbringing and thought that exists across the UK. We aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible no matter your social background age ethnicity sexual orientation gender or disability. We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a break for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to rejoin we look forward to reviewing your application.

Where positions are listed as full-time we remain open to reduced hours part-time arrangements job shares and other flexible working options. From day one we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs. You can read more about our Rewards Benefits and Well-being on our careers page.

Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you need adjustments information in an alternative format or prefer to apply in a different way please contact us at or call 0.

As a Disability Confident Leader we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria for advertised roles. Learn more about this scheme here. Experience:

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