As the External Communications Officer, you will be instrumental in boosting the University''s reputation through creative, engaging, and timely communications. Please note - this is a 12 month FTC.Client DetailsOur client is a well-regarded University located in Surrey, offering hybrid working and the chance to join a collaborative and fantastic team!DescriptionAs the External Communications Officer you will have the following responsibilities:Actively seek opportunities to highlight the University''s top-tier research, education, and experiences through international media coverageBuild media relationships and planning and executing creative communications campaignsProduce engaging content for use in external communications activity, as well as across the University''s owned channelsDeliver an effective response services to a wide range of reactive media enquiriesPlease note this is not an exhaustive list.ProfileThe successful External Communications Officer will have/be:Demonstrable experience within a similar communications/media role - ideally gained from working in a reactive and proactive press office or comms agencyA creative, proactive and excellent communicator being skilled at taking complex ideas and turning them into engaging media storiesThe ability to manage opportunities from idea, through to development to conclusionThe ability to recognise how stories can be creatively crafted for different channels and audiencesStrong organisation skillsAbility to manage ..... full job details .....