Harvey Nash are now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Media Managers x3, working for a public sector organisation with offices in Edinburgh.

• We have multiple positions available for full and part time hours (PT 21 hours)
• Monday to Friday, principally from 0930 to 1730 with a one hour lunch break (35 hour working week).
• Umbrella only
• Daily rate of £180 - £250 a day depending on experience.
• Hybrid working between home and office.
• 3 - 6 months

Successful candidates are likely to come from a PR or journalism background and will have an interest in politics and current affairs. They will have the ability to think creatively and communicate using a wide range of traditional and emerging media channels to target the right audiences most effectively. They will also have a good news sense, be organised and able to work in an often pressurised environment.

You will be supporting strategic comms planning, and providing handling advice and support for stakeholders on maximising audience reach for significant announcements or events via established media, social media and other channels.

Essential Criteria

• The ability to build and maintain relationships, while working with journalists and other key influencers to inform the public of policies, positions and records.
• An understanding of the changing way in which content is created and consumed and the ability to create dynamic content for a variety of channels.
• The ability to maintain personal resilience through periods of sustained pressure caused by external events, workloads and resource challenges.

Please apply today for consideration.