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Communications Officer
Basildon
Salary: £17.25
Expiry Date: 19-06-2025
About this Role
At Axiom Personnel we are currently recruiting for temporary Communications Officer to join our well-established client in Basildon. This position will be working 36.25 hours a week (hours and days to be confirmed) on a 3-month contract. You MUST be available for the full 3 months of the contract.
The successful candidate will have following experience
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in communications, press relations, or a related field, ideally within a public sector organisation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and channels.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in using communication tools, including content management systems, Microsoft 365, email marketing platforms, and social media scheduling software.
- Creative flair and attention to detail, with the ability to produce high-quality content. Copywriting and editing.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities-
- Point of contact for media inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Draft and distribute press releases, statements, and briefing notes to promote initiatives and activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets.
- Monitor media coverage and produce regular reports on public and media sentiment.
- Social media posts, ensuring they reflect the organisation’s values and priorities.
- Plan, create, and schedule engaging and relevant content across all platforms, including text, images, and video.
- Respond to comments, messages, and queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Monitor social media trends and analytics to measure engagement and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Work collaboratively with other teams to ensure alignment of social media messaging with broader council initiatives.
Please apply today for immediate consideration! Axiom Personnel
is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.