We have a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic Communications Team within the Northern Ireland Civil Service as a full-time Communications Officer.
Pay Rate: Up to £19.59 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 24 weeks - may be extended
Hours:
- Monday-Friday (9am-5pm) Hybrid environment. Some out of hours may be required.
- Min of 2 office days required. Potential to work 3 days from home where business and team circumstances allow.
Job Information
As part of a dynamic Communications Team, working in a fast-paced environment, you will support the delivery of high-quality communications services and supporting the delivery of key Departmental and Ministerial priorities in a high-profile central government department.
You will be involved in the planning and delivery of key media and communications campaigns as well as developing and distributing engaging content on the Department's digital platforms.
Job Duties
- Providing advice to officials on communication and presentational issues.
- Building strong relationships with colleagues to fully understand communication needs and high quality services.
- Assisting at Ministerial photocalls and events.
- Assisting with the creation of dynamic social media posts and content (such as graphics, infographics, animations and videos). This will include producing original video and audio content to include supporting the production of scripts, filming, editing, subtitling and publishing on social media.
- Supporting the development of social media strategies to support departmental priorities.
- Supporting the management of social media channels and measuring the effectiveness of digital content through regular analysis of digital analytics.
- Overseeing departmental website updates.
- Assisting with media monitoring and being alert to emerging issues.
- Assisting with media queries and maintaining relevant records.
The above list is not exhaustive however it gives a good indication of the main duties of the post. The emphasis on particular duties will vary over time according to business needs.
Essential Experience/Qualifications required
- Relevant experience, gained within the last five years, as a practitioner in a communications environment (this includes digital communications, public relations, journalism, advertising or a marketing environment.
- At least one years' experience, gained within the last five years, of developing and delivering engaging digital content to promote important announcements, initiatives, news or events.
If interested, please apply ASAP
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