Client
Local Authority in Croydon
Job Title
Communications and Engagement Officer
Pay Rate
£19.18 an hour PAYE
Hours
36 Hours a week (Mon-Fri)
Duration
3 Month Contract
Location
Hybrid - two days in the Croydon office
Description
Providing high quality media relations support to the council including: advice on the best way to communicate the organisation's message through the media and social media; planning media strategies and delivering high-quality accurate and engaging targeted media activity; protecting, defending and enhancing the councils reputation through sound advice and media handling; working across broadcast, print, digital and social media to promote positive activity; producing and ensuring accurate high quality copy for the councils key communications channels and publications.Advising members and senior council officers on all aspects of media relations.
Key Elements:>Providing expert advice and guidance on how to best convey news stories (positive and negative)>To create and sub-edit a wide range of written media and communication materials including news releases and statements, briefing documents and key messages, email bulletins and digital content.>To ensure a forward plan of media opportunities and risks is in place against the key strategic communications priorities>To identify and deliver a forward plan of national and...