Deputy Communications and Digital Content Officer (41k)

Job description

VANRATH are once again delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a leading public sector employer in Northern Ireland who now require a Deputy Communications and Digital Content Officer to join their team on an initial interim contract basis.

What's in it for you?

• £41,020 - £42,250
• Initial 3-month contract
• Hybrid working policy
• Excellent working environment

About your next employer

The Communications Office business area in the Northern Ireland Assembly is responsible for providing information to support the Assembly in its' aim of ensuring the public understands and values its' role and is engaged with its' work. The Deputy Communications and Content Officer is responsible for providing information about the work of the Assembly, including its' Committees and the Assembly Commission, to interested stake-holders, the media and the wider public in order to enhance its' reputation.

About you

• A degree in a related subject (Journalism, PR, Communications, or Digital Marketing)
• Minimum 2 years experience in the following;
  • Working in a communications office or PR environment
  • Planning and implementation of social media campaigns
  • Creating and publishing digital video for social media and website use
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

What you'll do

• Create engaging written and digital content about the work of and activities of the Northern Ireland Assembly for a wide range of platforms and audiences.
• Responding to and managing media enquiries in a timely and professional manner with the aim of safeguarding the reputation of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
• Promote and explain the working of Assembly Statutory, Standing and Ad-hoc Committees, the Speaker's Office and the Assembly Commission to stakeholder audiences.
• Identify and develop communications opportunities to promote the work of Committees and their role in public engagement.
• Create Media and Communications plans in relation to Assembly initiatives and events.
• Drafting content to prepare the Speaker, Committee Chairs and senior staff for media opportunities e.g. lines-to-take, briefing notes, interview notes etc.
• Advising the Speaker, Committee Chairs, and business areas on communications objectives in support of the Corporate Communications Strategy.
• Using digital analysis tools to track, measure and evaluate communications activities and reporting on successes and learnings.

To apply today contact Ethan Boylan in the strictest confidence.