PR and Media Relations Co-ordinator

University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking for a PR and Media Relations Co-ordinator to play an essential role in the PR and Media Relations team of its newly-integrated Communications function.   

You will provide crucial support to the PR and Media Relations team. The role will assist with executing media strategies, manage administrative tasks and day-to-day PR activities. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic and creative environment. 

You will support the cross-university press and PR function to drive a proactive media relations strategy that promotes UAL's purpose and the value of creativity. Through this role in the PR and Media Relations team, your work will contribute to strategic communication objectives such as raising the profile of the University, building our brand and enhancing our reach and reputation.  

We are looking for a dedicated and pro-active team member who is adept at communicating effectively and has knowledge of the media landscape. We are audience-first and evidence-led, so an understanding of how to measure the success of communications activity and how to structure a campaign is also important.  

You will be able to demonstrate:  

• Experience of evaluating media and analysing data to improve impact 

• Experience of planning and prioritising work to achieve objectives and projects on time 

• Experience in raising potential reputational risks 

• Skill in writing and proofreading content for press materials 

Supporting close colleagues as well as those across the University, you must be able to collaborate effectively with various teams across diverse professional disciplines. Collaboration is at the heart of this role; both in being a proactive and helpful team player but also sharing information and working with other teams as part of our new integrated communications structure.  

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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