Communications & Media Officer
- Location:
- Council Headquarters High Street Elgin Moray, IV30 1BX
- Salary:
- £35,909.25 - £39,113.75 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 36.25 hours per week
Job Description
This post will support 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
- Assist with the creation of content for the council’s communication activities with press, public and staff
- Provide a point of contact for media enquiries and create engaging press releases
- Provide advice and guidance to council staff, heads of service, senior managers and councillors on media issues as required
- Attend council meetings and provide publicly accessible reports
- Assist with the planning and promotion of events
- Participate in the Council’s Employee Review and Development Programme
The Individual
Good understanding of local government.
- Strong background in communications industry.
- Relevant Degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing or other relevant discipline.
- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptable, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Ability to use photographic and filming equipment
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent written skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Experienced social media manager
- 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
- Effective interviewing, listening and influencing skills
- Ability to focus on agreed objectives, to ensure they are achieved within agreed timescales.
- Proven ability to plan and manage workload, work to tight deadlines
- Experience of working in a confidential environment
Closing Date: 12th April 2024
Salary: £35,909.25
Hourly Rate: £19.05
Hours Per Week: 36.25 hours
For all enquiries please contact: Kirsty Craig 07817 955 756