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Job description

As Communications Officer, you will support the Senior Communications Officer to deliver the Company's Communications Strategy. Working with a range of stakeholders to co-ordinate, create and publish high quality content across multiple channels for both internal and external audiences..

Responsibilities

• PR and external media relations - handle media enquiries and create effective press releases to gain positive media coverage to promote and protect the reputation of the Company.
• Communications - Implement the Company's Communications Strategy and associated work plans.
• Digital Communications - manage the Company's online channels of communication (including websites and social media) including the timely drafting of high-quality content and the production of attractive graphics, images and videos.
• Internal Communications - assist with the management of internal staff communication, in particular the creation and distribution of the Company's monthly staff e-zine.
• Marketing - co-ordinate marketing, advertising and promotional activities and demonstrate their impact.
• Events Management - assist in organising and managing corporate events and advise on event planning to ensure communication of key messages and appropriate brand values.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• As Communications Officer, you will have a third level qualification in a Communications or Marketing related subject and be able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar communications and marketing role
• Postgraduate qualification in marketing or communications / or a relevant professional membership e.g. CIM or CIPR would be desirable.

Further Information

Work time: 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri