Publicity & Marketing Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: KELLY JENNINGS & ASSOCIATES The Publicity & Marketing Assistant will work with the organisation’s external marketing consultant to support internal sales, marketing and PR/comms activity. The role will help ensure the organisation maintains a consistent public presence across digital platforms, supports campaign delivery, captures content at events, and assists staff with local media liaison and PR placements.

Responsibilities

  • Keeping the organisation’s social media channels up to date.
  • Updating the website with new content and ensuring information is accurate and current.
  • Attending events and creating content, including posts, photos and written updates.
  • Supporting the planning and coordination of marketing campaigns.
  • Supporting staff with PR placements and liaison with local media.
  • Working collaboratively with the external marketing consultant to support internal marketing and communications activity.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Digital marketing and social media management. Ability to manage and update social channels, plan and schedule content, and understand audience engagement.
  • Ability to produce engaging written and visual content, and communicate key messages clearly and professionally.
  • Confidence updating websites, uploading content, editing pages, and maintaining consistent branding and accessibility.
  • Ability to support marketing campaigns from concept through delivery, including timelines, coordination, and audience targeting.
  • Ability to support press releases, liaise with local media, assist with publicity placements, and communicate professionally with external contacts.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience attending events and capturing content in real time for social media.
  • Familiarity with content scheduling tools and basic marketing planning processes.
  • Confidence working with multiple internal stakeholders (staff, creatives, consultants).
  • Strong organisation skills and ability to manage varied tasks and deadlines.
  • Interest in PR, communications, storytelling and public-facing brand activity.

Further Information

The Employer is: KELLY JENNINGS & ASSOCIATES JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1758818
Job Sector
Marketing
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
09/02/2026
Closing date
20/03/2026
Worktime
Between 9am-5.30pm, days to be confirmed with employer

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