If you have a passion for writing and all things social media, and are looking for a varied, short-term role supporting SOS Children's Villages UK to enhance and improve our communications in the UK, then this is the role for you.
Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will support the communications team in the implementation of SOS UK’s content marketing strategy. As part of a small, but highly ambitious, communications team you will work closely with the Communications Manager to identify and create engaging stories of SOS UK’s global work, coordinate content for our external audiences and monitor press activity. You will also support the team with the production of communications materials such as blogs, social media posts, news stories and e-newsletters.
This is a great time to join the team as we're overhauling the way we talk to our supporters, so you could be part of something very big and transformational.
Key skils:
- Strong written communication skills across a range of different platforms - especially on social media channels
- Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Good interpersonal and team working skills
- Computer literate and confident in using MS Office software, SharePoint and online databases as well as social media channels
- Hard-working, enthusiastic and a self-motivator
- Strong creative skills and a keen eye for what makes a good story
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
- Proactive and ‘can do’ attitude; solution oriented
There is a possibility that this role will be extended beyond the initial 4 months. Candidates looking for a part-time role would be considered dependent on experience. Please include a cover letter with your CV or your application will not be considered.
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The RSPB is looking for a PR Executive to join our busy press team. You will play an active role in promoting our work that secures PR and media coverage that communicates key RSPB projects and stories in the UK national press - with a particular focus on longlead media.
PR Executives
Reference number: A2050919
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary: £22,073 to £23,912 per annum - Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
With a proven track record in PR, you'll also have a friendly and inquisitive approach essential for digging out stories that will raise awareness of our work coupled with good organisational skills to manage a busy workload. Candidates should be interested and knowledgeable in environmental issues and be able to apply these interests to their work.
The RSPB's Public Relations team is responsible for implementing key aspects of the RSPB's communications strategy and raising the charity's public profile. The team is responsible for the charity's relationship with the public, demonstrating its impact, inspiring people to connect with nature and providing ways for them to take action to save it.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Europe's biggest nature conservation charity, using the media to help influence policy, make our campaigns more impactful and ultimately improve the fortunes of our most treasured species and habitats.
The job will involve some out of hours work including providing an effective on-call service for the media about one week in six. There will also be occasional travel across the UK.
Closing date: 25 October 2019
Interview date: 5 November 2019
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.
Please make sure you include reference number A2050919on your application.
No agencies please.