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Communications Officer

Communications Officer

Essential Employment

Posted 12 days ago, valid for 5 days

Preston, Lancashire PR4 0AS, England

£15.58 - £6,347 per hour

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

A Communications Officer is needed in Preston, offering a salary of £15.58 per hour on a temporary full-time basis.
The role involves developing and executing a plan for news stories, managing press releases, and responding to media inquiries to promote the City of Preston.
Additionally, the officer will engage with the public and manage social media content across various platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
Candidates should have relevant experience in communications and media management, although the specific number of years required is not mentioned.
Interested applicants are encouraged to email their CV, quoting the reference number OR6347.

Communications Officer needed in Preston Paying £15.58 per hr Ref OR6347

Full time hrs on a temporary basis

Press and Media Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a scheduled plan of news stories and activities to promote the City of Preston and its services.
Provide a proactive press service, including writing press releases, blogs, case studies, feature articles, and facilitating media interviews and associated briefing notes for use by local, regional, and national press.
Manage and respond to media enquiries in a professional and effective manner to uphold the City of Preston’s reputation.
Engage and respond to public enquiries in a professional and effective manner to uphold the city’s reputation.
Monitor and evaluate media coverage and the performance of the press office service, recording all proactive and reactive media spokesperson comments.

Social Media and Digital Responsibilities:

Plan, create, and maintain content for all websites, social media platforms, and accounts including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Support various departments and officers in the effective use of social media channels.
Promote events and activities through websites and social media channels using written articles, photographs, and videos.
Prepare and edit video and audio content for publication on digital channels to promote initiatives, events, and services.
Drive engagement, increase follower numbers, and raise awareness through social media platforms, directing traffic to websites.
Monitor and evaluate all social media activity and the success rate of digital campaigns.
Contribute to the content, management, and distribution of the monthly "Prestonian" and "Visit" e-newsletters.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number.

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