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Job Title:
Media Relations Officer
Reporting To:
Head
of
Marketing
&
Communications
Based:
FACT
88 Wood Street
Liverpool
L1 4DQ
Salary Scale:
£16,000 - £17,000
Hours of Work:
35 hours per week and as necessary
to fulfil the scope of responsibilities
within the post.
This may involve
some weekend and evening work
and
hours
can
be
flexible
to
accommodate this.
Holiday Entitlement:
31
days
including
bank
holidays
rising to 33 after two years service.
Pension:
After
12
weeks
permanent
employment, FACT will contribute 3%
of your salary into its Group Pension
Policy. This is on the condition that
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the employee matches this with a 3%
personal contribution.
Other Benefits:
Childcare vouchers, cycle to work
schemes,
FACT
Staff
Membership
Card with various external benefits,
Employee
Assistance
Programme,
Staff Discount.
Contract:
Permanent Contract
Probationary Period:
This post is subject to a three-month
probationary period.
Application Close Date:
Monday 1 September, 5pm
Interviews :
Wednesday 10 September
FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) is the UK's leading
organisation for commissioning, exhibiting, promoting and supporting artists’
work and innovation in the fields of film, video, and new media. We believe
in the ability of individuals and communities to express themselves creatively,
and work with international artists to develop exhibitions, increase knowledge
about new technologies and their social impact. Housed in the iconic FACT
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building in the historic Ropewalks area, two galleries, FACT Connects – a
public engagement space and state-of-the-art cinemas invite visitors to
experience a range of FACT activities from exhibitions and new forms of
broadcasting to training and conferences; and finding new and interactive
ways to encourage engagement throughout its programming spaces and in
partnership with a broad range of participants and audiences.
Marketing & Communications Department
Working across all departments, the Marketing & Communications team
ensures maximum exposure for FACT and its partners, ensuring that our
reputation is protected and that the company profile is raised at every
possible opportunity.
Purpose of Post
We are looking for someone to join the Marketing & Communications team
to lead on securing media coverage for FACT exhibitions, community &
engagement work and research projects.
Key Responsibilities Include: 
Build relationships with local, national and international media

Liase with media on a daily basis

Create schedules and forward planning

Write press releases
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
Contribute to Marketing & Communications strategies

Explore creative angles for press coverage

Organise exclusive press events

Proactively use social media to generate interest and coverage

Devise and deliver additional opportunities to attract coverage
The above should not be regarded as exhaustive or inclusive as there may be
other duties associated with the post that FACT would require the post holder
to perform
Person Specification
You Are: Excited, and exciting! A talented writer with a skill for storytelling,
you seek out opportunities to meet new people, and build genuine
relationships. Passionate about culture and its contribution to society, you
think beyond the obvious and use your creativity to explore unexpected sides
to a story. Confident at working autonomously, you also love to be part of
an ambitious team where you can bring your own energy and ideas to the
table. With an eye on digital culture and the opportunities arising from it, you
are willing to experiment and are always keen to learn more.
Essential

Highly literate with proven copy writing skills.
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Confident and effective communicator

Evidence of relationship building skills
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Ability to use social media effectively to reach the media with proven
results
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An enthusiasm for contemporary culture, cinema and the arts
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Experience of working in a press or PR related role
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Good understanding of the contemporary media landscape
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Ability to pitch news stories with demonstrable examples
Desirable

Experience of developing and delivering media partnerships
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Experience within the Creative Media/Arts sector
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A working knowledge of FACT
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Knowledge of Mac operating systems
Behavioral Competencies

Confident networker

Professional, committed to quality, a “completer-finisher”, attentive
to detail and committed to getting the job done
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 Flexible and dedicated approach to work
 Self-motivated and enthusiastic
 An organised and methodical worker
 Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
 Ability to remain calm and friendly when under pressure
 Desire to solve problems practically and efficiently
FACT is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such positions will be
offered to the candidate with the required skills for the post and without
consideration to a candidate’s race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national
origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment age,
marital or civil partnership status or disability.