Overview
Senior PR and Communications Manager (Arts & Social Sciences) – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About Us
Founded in 1829, King’s College London is the 31st best university in the world and the 5th best in the UK. With an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research, King’s is home to more than 42,000 students from over 190 countries.
With an ambitious vision for the future, effective and inspiring communications are crucial. As Senior PR and Communications Manager (Arts & Social Sciences), you will play a pivotal role in telling stories about King’s across arts, humanities and social sciences research. Working within our award-winning Communications team, you will lead proactive media relations and deliver compelling stories that strengthen King’s brand and reputation in national and international media. You will work closely with faculties, academics and senior leaders to uncover and tell stories that showcase King’s research and education excellence.
You will provide strategic leadership and direction to faculty communications colleagues, creating and placing compelling and engaging content aligned to the university’s strategic priorities in national and international news outlets, on the website and across King’s digital channels. You will run communications campaigns that resonate with staff, students and external audiences. You will also assist the university’s issues communications response offering strategic advice on messaging and lines to take.
About the Role
You’ll be a curious, driven communicator with a proven track record of securing high-profile media coverage and leading successful communications campaigns. You will have excellent relationship building skills, with strong contacts across national and international media and key influencers. You will also have a strong understanding of how to use digital and social media platforms to amplify stories and reach diverse audiences.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience managing communications professionals, shaping content for multiple channels and translating complex ideas into accessible, eye-catching narratives. You will be highly organised and adaptable and thrive in fast-moving environments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You will be a creative self-starter, with a collaborative attitude who can bring people together to deliver impactful results.
This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite term contract.
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