Total 3 Manager level PR / Media / Communications job vacancies in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7DH

Do you have experience in Digital PR? Are you ready for an exciting challenge that will shape the future of our Digital PR strategy? We’re looking for an innovative and experienced Media Relations Manager to join our dynamic team at the forefront of the digital landscape. This exciting opportunity is based as our Hillarys head office site in Colwick, Nottingham, just 10 minutes from the city centre, for 3 days a week, and 2 days working from home. Hillarys are part of the Hunter Douglas group of companies, so this role provides opportunities to work across multiple brands under the group.

As Media Relations Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our digital PR strategy. You’ll be a confident and collaborative communicator, with the ability to quickly foster working relationships, as you’ll managing and nurturing relationships with key media contacts. Whilst general PR experience is beneficial, you’ll have specific experience within the Digital PR landscape, as you’ll be responsible for implementing media campaigns that enhance our link-building efforts and SEO performance.

As Media Relations Manager here’s what you’ll be doing:


Media Campaigns: Devise and execute holistic media relations campaigns, securing coverage across digital platforms, focusing primary on high-authority publications, websites and influential channels
Relationship management: Build enduring relationships with key media contacts, serving as a foundation for valuable link-building, influencer marketing and asset creation opportunities.
Content creation: Be the creative force behind compelling press releases, a well-crafted content calender aligned with cultural moments and engaging media pitches, ensuring these capture attention and align with our SEO goals.
Monitoring and reporting: Identify opportunities for further engagement. Utilise a data-centric approach to measure and evaluate PR performance, concentrating on link-building metrics, SEO rankings and the reach of our media coverage.


Are you the ideal candidate? Here’s what we’re looking for


Minimum of three years’ experience in a digital PR role
Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
Ability to establish relationships and network
Adaptable and innovative
Strategic planner – to implement comprehensive PR campaigns and link builds


Why should you consider this role? Here are just a few reasons:


Make an impact: Take on a key position within our PR team and have a profound impact on our business by refining and shaping our digital PR strategy.
Drive change: You’ll have the autonomy to own this area of the business, seeking opportunities to continuously improve and influence key decisions.
International exposure: As part of the Hunter Douglas group, this role will have opportunities to get involved in digital PR for multiple brands across the globe.


You’ll be joining a vibrant and supportive team that are at the forefront of the market. You’ll receive many benefits, such as generous staff discount (including family and friends!), a healthcare and lifestyle benefits package, discounted gym membership and a fantastic working environment.

We understand that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach, and with this in mind, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where every colleague feels valued and comfortable to be their true self. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

Everyone who applies will receive a response.

Do you have experience in Digital PR? Are you ready for an exciting challenge that will shape the future of our Digital PR strategy? We’re looking for an innovative and experienced Digital PR Manager to join our dynamic team at the forefront of the digital landscape. This exciting opportunity is based as our Hillarys head office site in Colwick, Nottingham, just 10 minutes from the city centre, for 3 days a week, and 2 days working from home. Hillarys are part of the Hunter Douglas group of companies, so this role provides opportunities to work across multiple brands under the group.

As Digital PR Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our digital PR strategy. You’ll be a confident and collaborative communicator, with the ability to quickly foster working relationships, as you’ll managing and nurturing relationships with key media contacts. Whilst general PR experience is beneficial, you’ll have specific experience within the Digital PR landscape, as you’ll be responsible for implementing media campaigns that enhance our link-building efforts and SEO performance.

As Digital PR Manager here’s what you’ll be doing:


Media Campaigns: Devise and execute holistic media relations campaigns, securing coverage across digital platforms, focusing primary on high-authority publications, websites and influential channels
Relationship management: Build enduring relationships with key media contacts, serving as a foundation for valuable link-building, influencer marketing and asset creation opportunities.
Content creation: Be the creative force behind compelling press releases, a well-crafted content calender aligned with cultural moments and engaging media pitches, ensuring these capture attention and align with our SEO goals.
Monitoring and reporting: Identify opportunities for further engagement. Utilise a data-centric approach to measure and evaluate PR performance, concentrating on link-building metrics, SEO rankings and the reach of our media coverage.


Are you the ideal candidate? Here’s what we’re looking for


Minimum of three years’ experience in a digital PR role
Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
Ability to establish relationships and network
Adaptable and innovative
Strategic planner – to implement comprehensive PR campaigns and link builds


Why should you consider this role? Here are just a few reasons:


Make an impact: Take on a key position within our PR team and have a profound impact on our business by refining and shaping our digital PR strategy.
Drive change: You’ll have the autonomy to own this area of the business, seeking opportunities to continuously improve and influence key decisions.
International exposure: As part of the Hunter Douglas group, this role will have opportunities to get involved in digital PR for multiple brands across the globe.


You’ll be joining a vibrant and supportive team that are at the forefront of the market. You’ll receive many benefits, such as generous staff discount (including family and friends!), a healthcare and lifestyle benefits package, discounted gym membership and a fantastic working environment.

We understand that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach, and with this in mind, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where every colleague feels valued and comfortable to be their true self. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

Everyone who applies will receive a response.

Please note - responses to this application will be upon return of the festive break, from 2nd January 2024.

East Midlands Chamber is a well-respected and award winning organisation that aims to enhance businesses and communities in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire through creating sustainable growth, new opportunities and greater prosperity. With more than 4,000 members, we have established a reputation as the leading independent business representation organisation in the East Midlands and voice of the region's economy.

Job title: Media & Communications Manager
Salary: £33,000 to £35,000 per annum
Based at: Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester or Nottingham with agile working (must visit the Chesterfield office at least once per week). Additional travel may be required
Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)

1. WHY THE POST EXISTS

Are you an experienced journalist with knowledge of business and current affairs, policy and politics? Do you have a successful background within a busy PR and marketing role? Have you managed magazine design, production and distribution? Can you demonstrate your knowledge of how the media works at local, regional and national level?

As the Chamber’s Media & Communications Manager the postholder will apply creativity and effective communication daily to positively raise the company profile.

This role will protect, build and enhance the Chamber brand while actively supporting the vision to ‘enhance East Midlands businesses and communities’. A key workstream will be the production of Chamber publications – predominantly the influential and well-respected Business Network magazine.

2. THE KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

- Developing, planning and delivering an integrated multi-channel PR and media strategy that positions the Chamber as the leading voice of business in the East Midlands and assists the Chamber in achieving its agreed three-year business plan objectives.
- Devising innovative strategies and media campaigns to support all Chamber departments and subsidiaries in order to encourage take-up of Chamber events, products and services.
- Developing news releases, authoritative comment and features and securing coverage for them in the local, regional, national and specialist trade media.

3. APPLICANTS WILL POSSESS

- An understanding of business, current affairs, policy and politics.
- Knowledge of how the media works at a local, regional and national level.
- Experience in producing copy for a wide range of publications.
- The ability to work to and achieve deadlines.
- Able to professionally deal with media enquiries and cultivate strong last relationships.
- Excellent writing skills including the ability to write for all manner of audiences and situations.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- A keen eye for a story and PR opportunities.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based applications.

4. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays each year (pro rata for part time).
- 8% non-contributory pension scheme.
- Wellbeing support including access to Westfield Health plan, Mental Health First Aiders, self help toolkits, discounts and more.
- Your Birthday off plus an extra day of leave after 5 and 10 years' service.
- Life assurance (death in service support scheme) for your beneficiaries.
- Dress for the day policy and agile working practices (role dependent).
- 2 CSR days to take per year (volunteering activity).
- Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work schemes.
- Special leave for bereavement, compassionate leave & dependent related time off.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Flexibility to take unpaid leave, paid study leave & special leave for territorial army.
- Recognition and engagement schemes including our Our Stars.
- Tax free 45p per business mile for cars (up to 10,000 miles per year).

5. HOW TO APPLY

If you have an enthusiastic approach to your work and feel you could make a significant contribution to our organisation, we would like to hear from you.

Please visit East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) job vacancies website. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications from this platform for compliance purposes.

The closing date for applications is 12noon on 15 January 2024.

6. COMPANY STATEMENT

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Leader. All suitably qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for vacancies, and they will be considered solely based on merit regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

The business is dedicated to retaining talent and therefore it may decide to prioritise and support internal applicants during recruitment exercises. Applicants are required to disclose any unspent convictions or cautions and company director disqualifications in their covering letter. Any reasonable adjustments needed to support applicants should be submitted to recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk

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