Media and Campaigns Officer

Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 16 weeks with a possible extension.

Responsibilities

Develop communication strategies and plans for the Council and account manage a specific directorate/s and the services within it

To be responsive to news and policy developments that impact the Council, its services and local communities

To develop and implement insight led communications

Take part in the press office rota, responding to a range of reactive media and social media effectively and to tight deadlines

Take part in the 24 hour on-call out of hours press office rota, delivering emergency communications support when needed, some out of office work may be required

Establish and maintain positive relationships with a range of journalists and media stakeholders

To provide strategic communications advice to lead members and officers

Work effectively with a range of Communications colleagues within the team to ensure communications are maximised on all Council channels

To proactively look for new stakeholders with which to establish and develop effective working arrangements

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