Deputy Communications and Digital Communications

7 months ago


Belfast, United Kingdom MPA Recruitment Full time

**Job Title**: Deputy Communications and Digital Content Officer

**Salary range**: £41,020 - £42,250

**Hours of work**:37 Hours Per Week (Monday
- Friday)

**Place of Work**:Belfast

The Communications Office business area is responsible for providing information to the media, the public, government departments and other stakeholders through various means including media relations, broadcasting services and digital channels.

Deputy Communications and Digital Content Officer as part of the Communications Office team is responsible for providing information concerning the work and membership of the department and to the media, the public, Executive Departments, external bodies, and other personnel.
- **The main duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Communications Officer are**:_
- Responding to and managing media enquiries in a timely and professional manner with the aim of safeguarding the reputation of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Representing the Assembly at internal meetings and representing the Communications Office on Assembly-wide working groups.
- Monitoring coverage of the Assembly in the media and digital outlets providing insight and summaries to Senior Managers.
- Developing concepts and writing specifications to inform creative agencies providing advice and support to the Assembly Commission. (e.g. photography, design and branding).
- Complying with all of the Assembly Commission’s staff policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures and all mandatory training requirements.
- Managing information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements.

**Essential Criteria**:
**AND**

At least 2 years’ experience in the areas specified at (a) - (c) below.

**OR**

Two A Levels (grade A* to C) including English and at least 4 years’ experience in the areas specified at (a) - (c) below:

- Working in a Communications Office oinquiries.relations environment dealing with media relations and answering media inquiries
- The planning and implementation of social media campaigns to
- support corporate messaging.
- Publishing and creation of written and digital materials for online and social media platforms.

Pay: £41,020.00-£42,250.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- At least 2 years’ experience in the areas specified at (a) - (c) below.

OR

Two A Levels (grade A* to C) including English and at least 4 years’ experience in the areas specified at (a) - (c) below:

- Working in a Communications Office oinquiries.relations environment dealing with media relations and answering media inquiries
- The planning and implementation of social media campaigns to
- support corporate messaging.
- Publishing and creation of written and digital materials for online and social media platforms.

Work Location: In person



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