Are you a media professional with sharp news sense, excellent political awareness, and a passion for shaping stories that matter?
We are looking for a Media Manager to join one of our high-performing local government communications teams. You will be someone who is ready to protect and enhance our client’s reputation, drive high-quality media engagement, and help us communicate clearly with the communities we and they serve.
About the role
As our new Media Manager, you will play a central role in:
- Leading proactive and reactive media handling
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, stakeholders and partners
- Supporting delivery of high-profile campaigns and narrative-driven communications
- Advising senior officers and elected members on sensitive or complex issues
- Developing engaging content across traditional and digital channels to strengthen our digital presence and expand our reach
You will be part of a supportive, fast-paced team working across local, regional and national issues, with plenty of space to grow, innovate, and make an impact.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong experience in press and media roles, ideally in a political, public sector or high-profile environment
- Understands how to navigate sensitive or high-risk issues with confidence and good judgement
- Is politically savvy and keeps up to date with the latest policy developments
- Can work calmly under pressure, juggling multiple priorities and delivering to tight deadlines
- Builds effective relationships and communicates with clarity and impact
- Brings creativity, resilience, and ambition to everything they do
- Can build trust and confidence at the highest levels, working with senior elected representatives and officers
Interested?
If you want to help shape the stories that inform and engage our residents, influence decision-making, and be part of a forward-thinking communications team, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter of no more than one side of A4, setting out why your skills and experience match our requirements, to simon@westcocommunications.com.
The deadline for applications is 10pm on May 4th.
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