The main duties of the role

• Assist Strategic Communications Manager to deliver positive communications on all media channels.
• Develop clear messages via creative media relations; produce high quality content for all channels; managing reactive media enquiries & opportunities, and monitoring media coverage.
• Develop links with business units to produce positive news stories for internal and external comms channels.
• Assist with specific comms campaigns and events with internal and external stakeholders, as required by Comms Manager.
• Coordinate with Europe and Global Communications teams to disseminate good news stories.
• Work closely with external agencies and contractors for content and PR opportunities.

Accountabilities

• EXTERNAL COMMS
  • Creating innovative social media content; monitoring and replying to social enquiries
  • Checking media coverage
  • Handling incoming media enquiries
  • Coordinating photo/video content for all channels
  • Updating UK website with news and press releases


• INTERNAL COMMS
  • Create content for internal newsletters and intranet
  • Support internal comms campaigns
  • Support internal business events
  • Work with partners to develop comms
  • Provide comms support for UK departments
  • Provide admin support as directed by Strategic Communications Manager

Skills Required:

• Relevant degree level qualification -Comms / PR / Media / Journalism / English
• Some valid B2B or sector experience in comms and PR
• Excellent verbal & written skills with keen attention to detail
• Strong planning and organising skills