Communications and Media Officer

Job Description

This post supports the development and delivery of strategic and operational communications to press, public and staff via a range of platforms and media, including the production of creative content for social media and web-based platforms.

Requirements

1. Assist with the creation of content for the council’s communication activities with press, public and staff
2. Provide a point of contact for media enquiries and create engaging press releases
3. Provide advice and guidance to council staff, heads of service, senior managers and councillors on media issues as required
4. Attend council meetings and provide publicly accessible reports
5. Assist with the planning and promotion of events
6. Participate in the Council’s Employee Review and Development Programme

The Individual

• Good understanding of local government.
• Strong background in communications industry
• Managing digital channels.
• Planning and producing high-quality, creative and optimised content for a range of audiences, predominantly for websites and other digital platforms.
• Relevant Degree or equivalent experience in communications/public relations or other relevant discipline (such as journalism)
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing, creative, IT and web development skills.
• Adaptable, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to use photographic and filming equipment including gimbal, mics and drone.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ability to proofread with a high degree of accuracy.
• Good knowledge of English, spelling and grammar.
• Excellent written skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Experienced social media manager and creator
• Good understanding of the needs and working practices of print, broadcast and digital media
• Ability to ‘spot a story’
• Calm and decisive under pressure and in emergency events
• Ability to work as a member of a team working in a hybrid way, taking the lead on areas of expertise and guiding others when necessary.
• Ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to focus on agreed objectives, to ensure they are achieved within agreed timescales.
• Good track record of inter-agency collaboration, group work and management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with or advising sensitive and/or confidential issues.
• Proven ability to plan and manage workload, work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Experience of working in a confidential environment.
• Driving Licence to undertake site visits, engagement sessions and cover stories across Moray – pool vehicle can be provided

 

Closing Date: 7 August 2026

Salary: £40,056.25

Hourly Rate: £21.25 per hour

Hours Per Week: 36.25 hours

For all enquiries, please contact: Kirsty Craig, 07817955756 or Kirsty.Craig@moray.gov.uk