Can you spot a good story and do you have the multimedia skills needed to tell it well?
The University of Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group and we have a global reputation for delivering world-class education, research and enterprise that makes a real impact on society’s biggest challenges.
We are passionate about creating an environment in which you can thrive. We welcome like-minded people into our community: people who care about changing the world, and who share our passion and vision for creating an innovative and forward-thinking learning and research environment.
We are keen to communicate our innovative thinking and pioneering research and enterprise. Our remarkable people are making a difference to the world and we need talented media professionals to help us tell our story to a worldwide audience.
Join our outstanding media and PR team and help us share the narrative about our great university through storytelling and advocacy.
You will be part of a talented team, with multimedia skills and PR flair, working alongside professional colleagues in our social media team.
You will have a high level of organisational skill and the ability to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
Ideally you will have a knowledge of, or a background in, journalism or media liaison.
By joining the University of Southampton you will have access to a wide range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance (supplemented by University closure days and public holidays) and excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave).
There is also a great range of professional development training to support your ambitions.
You will work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office and home working, and you will be provided with what you need to help you deliver in your role.
Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
If you are keen to apply and would like an informal chat then please contact Sarah Foster, Head of Media and PR by email at S.Foster@soton.ac.uk
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