Multimedia Reporter

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 in to 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 building an outstanding media team to help us tell the narrative about our great University. Our aim is simple: to drive advocacy and confidence in our story telling with world-leading academics.

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.

You will be part of a talented team, with multimedia skills and PR flair. We are building a new team of excited and exciting people, who can produce anything from crisp copy, which engages journalists from around the world, to podcasts and video content.

Southampton is a perfect place to further your career with a vibrant media centre – the BBC has an important presence in the city – five radio stations and a host of newspapers. Our city was named one of the UKs fastest evolving and thriving cities and runner up in our bid to become UK City of Culture 2025.

You will be working alongside professional colleagues in public affairs, social media, brand communications and campaigns, and your skills will really add value to their work.

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

If you are keen to apply and would like an informal chat then please contact Allison Stratford, Associate Director Corporate Communications by email at A.J.Stratford@soton.ac.uk

Application Procedure

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Anjali Mavi (HR Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk Please quote reference 2180323CD on all correspondence.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated on the job.