Communications Officer

2 weeks ago


Oswestry, United Kingdom DERWEN COLLEGE Full time

Create and edit content for various communication channels, including press releases, newsletters, website copy, and social media posts.
- Build, manage and maintain a contact database for print and digital news.
- Create visual content (photographs and videos) as necessary for inclusion with news and social media stories.
- Distribute and monitor press releases, providing regular reports on coverage.
- Seek out and write relevant student case studies.
- Support internal communication efforts, including creating employee newsletters and intranet updates.
- Provide updates for the organisation's website, ensuring content is accurate and engaging.
- Monitor and engage with social media platforms, responding to comments and inquiries.
- Ensure that editorial guidelines are adhered to and circulated amongst staff where appropriate.
- Assist in coordinating events and press opportunities.
- Assist with proof-reading as and when required.
- Be involved with and work on other writing projects as required.
- Help maintain brand guidelines and ensure brand consistency across all communication materials.
- Be flexible to deal with urgent media enquiries during evenings or weekends.
- Monitor and report on communication metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong storytelling and message development abilities with good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to adapt communication style for various target audiences and differing mediums along with good copy-editing skills.
- Ability to write engaging press releases, media pitches, and media materials.
- Working knowledge of media monitoring and analysis tools to track coverage and trends.
- Proficiency in using digital communication platforms, social media management, and content creation.
- Ability to develop productive, professional working relationships with internal colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers.
- Working knowledge of Wordpress.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and work under pressure.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work proactively using own initiative.
- A friendly, approachable and confident manner with a can-do attitude.
- Experience of design and photo editing programmes is desirable but not essential.

Monday to Friday, standard office hours

Some flexibility to respond to press enquiries out of hours.

One months notice

Salary £30,000.00



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