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About Al Basar International Foundation (BIF):
Al Basar is a leading charity working toward a world free from preventable blindness, where people have access to affordable and sustainable eye care. We are on a mission to create meaningful change in communities across the globe.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly organised and self-motivated Communications Manager to support our growth ambitions. In this pivotal role, you'll develop and implement effective communication strategies to enhance our reputation and promote our mission. This role is not just about managing external communications; it's about being a storyteller, an innovator, and a change-maker.
In this multi-faceted and challenging role, you will work to generate, develop and place engaging media stories which assist BIF to meet its domestic and international campaigning, fundraising and brand awareness objectives. You will be tasked to develop and implement BIF’s communications strategy, working closely with staff and partners. The Communications Manager will need to operate effectively and efficiently in continually developing and changing workplace context and be capable of motivating others to embrace change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Communication: Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that align with our goals. Use storytelling to increase public engagement and drive donor involvement.
- Channel Management: Oversee all external communication channels, including social media, websites, and newsletters, ensuring consistency and effectiveness.
- Content Creation: Craft engaging, brand-consistent content across various platforms.
- Social Media and Analytics: Analyse trends and metrics to optimise content and grow our audience.
- Integrated Marketing: Collaborate with marketing for campaigns that support communication goals.
- Media Relations: Build relationships with media for positive coverage and handle inquiries.
- Marketing Material Production: Coordinate the creation of promotional materials.
- Fundraising Support: Create communication materials that effectively convey our mission for fundraising.
- Campaign Execution: Plan and execute campaigns, leveraging various channels for fundraising goals.
- Strategy Evaluation: Monitor and assess the effectiveness of communication strategies.
- Industry Trends: Stay updated with the latest in communication, social media, marketing, and fundraising.
Competencies and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Proven experience in communication management.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Deep understanding of social media and marketing principles.
- Experience in fundraising and donor engagement.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
- Proficiency in communication and project management tools.
- Analytical skills for data-driven decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Application Process:
Why Join Us:
- Impact: Make a real difference in combating preventable blindness.
- Collaboration: Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Innovation: Bring your creative solutions to the forefront.
- Development: Access to professional development opportunities.
- Culture: Be part of a dynamic and empowering work culture.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position.
BIF is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing date: 29th April
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Dementia is the biggest health and social care challenge of our time, and if you are an experienced media officer or journalist Alzheimer’s Society needs you!
The busy, award-winning Alzheimer’s Society national media team is looking for a proactive, strategic and experienced Media Officers to deliver our proactive and reactive press activity to raise the profile of Alzheimer’s Society as the only dementia charity to tackle every aspect of dementia and give help for today and hope for the future.
This is a full-time, permanent role and you’ll be joining the organisation at an exciting, defining and hopeful time for dementia. You’ll be working in a friendly, busy team and on a variety of projects across fundraising, influencing, research, innovation and brand.
We’re looking for someone with proven press office and/or journalistic skills and experience to work flexibly across priority campaigns to secure consistent, quality media coverage that instigates and sustains dialogue on dementia.
You will devise and deliver media activity involving our storytellers (case studies), high-profile celebrity ambassadors and supporters, researchers and thought leaders. Your work will show the devastation of dementia, while sharing the help available and the hope the future brings.
Most colleagues in the media team work from home, but we are open to being flexible and provide you with a flexible/hybrid option to work in our offices. Please note. we meet at our London office (Crutched Friars) once a month so it would be great if you’re able to join us each month for these engaging team days!
Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. We’ve achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is a fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people living with dementia.
About you
- Good working knowledge of the national UK media.
- Have experience securing quality, strategic press coverage that meets an organisation’s communications goals.
- Be creative, flexible and can spot a good media story or reactive press opportunity a mile off.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Be comfortable to work flexibly across projects and with different subjects.
- Be empathetic, professional and have good attention to detail, able to juggle competing deadlines. And it goes without saying that you’re committed to championing people affected by dementia.
Person Specification
- Excellent and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
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Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about storytelling and creative writing, as well as the work Change Grow Live does, to shape the way we tell our story and reimagine the way we communicate.
This is a remote role with regular travel required to Brighton and London.
Responsibilities
We’re a charity that believes in people and wants to make a difference. Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as a person and live life to its full potential. As our National Content Lead, you’ll play a key role in helping us achieve this, through a mix of hands-on content creation and editorial leadership.
You’ll be responsible for planning, developing and executing a content strategy, in line with Change Grow Lives strategic priorities, working closely with the Communications Leadership team and senior stakeholders across the organisation.
We’re looking for someone who can be flexible, but a strong advocate when it comes to offering professional advice and guidance. You’ll be working closely with colleagues in our creative hub, across digital, design and content to shape audience experiences.
Your excellent writing and content production skills will be invaluable in identifying powerful stories about how we are making a difference to people’s lives, within a complex organisation. We’re looking for someone creative, compassionate, and resourceful who cares about making society better and safer for as many people as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 32 to 36 (£35,649.17 - £39,302.37)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Closing Date
20/5/2024
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Anne Jardine
Location: Dudley
Pay rate: £11.65 per hour.
Contract: Part-time, casual & contracted (evenings & weekends required)
Historic Characters for South Asian and Caribbean Stories
The Black Country Living Museum is searching for Historic Characters to join our team. These individuals breathe life into the stories of those who lived and worked in the Black Country through engaging with our visitors. We are currently developing stories relating to people of the following heritage:
South Asia: particularly India, Bangladesh, Pakistan,
The Caribbean: particularly Jamaica
Europe: particularly Irish, German, Polish and Italian
If you feel able to interact with our visitors in telling authentic migration stories from the Black Country during the 1940s, 50’s, and 60’s we would like to hear from you! We are interested in hearing from anyone who may have knowledge and be able to share, engage, and inform our visitors of migration experiences arriving from the above regions and working in the Black Country during these decades.
What are the duties?
• Engaging knowledgeably and respectfully with our visitors to reflect on lived experiences of the Black Country.
• Bringing our 26-acre site to life by telling stories and/or performing for our visitors (please note experience is not essential, your confidence to demonstrate these skills is more important).
What are we looking for?
• Engaging personalities able to interact enthusiastically with our visitors.
• A willingness to respond to training to ensure the authenticity of our stories.
• Respectful adherence to the Museum's standards and expectations around visitor engagement.
Who are we?
We are an award-winning open-air museum. Throughout our 46-year history, our aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. We ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country’s industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations. We have an array of iconic local heritage buildings including our new Industrial Quarter and 1950/60s historic town.
What can you expect?
• Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations.
• Opportunity to learn new skills.
• Competitive rewards & benefits.
• Supportive & inclusive work culture.
• Positive attitude to work-life balance.
If you would like to learn more about being a Historic Character, please come along to our open days/evenings on 9th, 10th, and 11th April between 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm and 16th & 18th April between 9.00 am – 11.00 am. To sign up, please email us.
Alternatively, begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.
BCLM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. We are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Closing date: 22nd April 2024
As we say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!
You may also have experience in the following: Storyteller, Tour guide, Mascot, Customer service, PR, Acting, Customer Service, Tourist Information, Historian, Historic Actor, Promotor etc.
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We’re looking for a highly motivated communications professional who is passionate about supporting the growth of FoodCycle and working to help people understand the many benefits of community dining.
We’ve grown a lot over the last 15 years and our weekly community meals now run in more than 85 towns and cities across England and Wales. This role is vitally important in supporting our growth - we have plans to reach 100 Community Meal Projects by the end of this year as well as launching new initiatives that will help us support more families and children.
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Marketing and the wider marketing team to develop campaigns and plans that will get as many people as possible talking about FoodCycle’s work, enhance our visibility and become the leaders in delivering and promoting community dining.
You will have experience working within media or PR, with a track record of securing high quality media coverage. You will have knowledge of the media landscape, and the ability to craft a press release, pitch a story, work with case studies, and write blog posts.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 working days (this includes 3.5 days for the Christmas close down) plus additional holiday for length of service, up to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply: Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application: 11.59pm on 23rd April 2024
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview (likely to be sent between 26th-30th April)
Interviews: planned for 10th May 2024
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a new role to deliver projects to raise our profile, enhance our brand visibility, drive engagement, raise income and help us to develop positive relationships with our key stakeholders and audiences.
Key responsibilities, reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications:
- General: Provide day-to-day marketing and communications support to the wider organisation and to promote our programme delivery and our philanthropy advice offers.
- Web: Regularly review and update existing website content, including responding to requests from across the team.
- Social media: Manage the social media calendar, including sourcing and creating content, across all platforms – in line with our content and marketing strategy.
- Engagement and evaluation: Grow engagement with our channels and evaluate our social media and web activity as well as manage our Google analytics, producing reports as required.
- E-communications: Create e-newsletters, e-bulletins and deliver other email marketing as needed and manage relevant mailing lists in line with GDPR.
- Storytelling: Build our storytelling resources (case studies, photos, film) to enable us to demonstrate the impact of our work and to inspire more donors to support us and groups to apply for grants.
- Copywriting: Create copy as needed for marketing collateral and publications, reports, campaigns and website.
- Press and PR: Research stories, produce press releases and case studies, maintain media lists and record and evaluate media coverage.
- Brand Management: Manage our library of brand assets. Liaise with grant recipients regarding the acknowledgement of our funding and use of our logo. Review and establish a new online Photo Library, ensuring imagery is collected and stored in line with GDPR.
- Printed materials: Manage the design and production of reports and marketing collateral.
- Events: Support the delivery of organisational events and attend relevant external events to promote our programme delivery and our philanthropy advice offers.
- Video editing and creation: Develop our capacity to produce our own video content to support our marketing and communications activities.
- External suppliers: Liaise with printers, web agency, caterers and other suppliers when required.
- Contribute as a team member to the overall development of the Community Foundation.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of Marketing and Communications.
We will recruit for this position based on attitude and potential as well as knowledge and skills gained through direct experience. We also welcome experience from outside of traditional full-time work. If you don’t meet all the requirements, please don’t be put off applying.
- A natural storyteller with excellent written skills. Experience of writing engaging and inspiring copy for different audiences, channels and functions desired.
- Social media savvy. Experience in managing content and growth across multiple channels desired.
- A good eye for design with a strong understanding of brand. Experience of using software packages to create basic print materials as well as digital and video content desired.
- Embraces technology. Experience of using a range of digital communication channels and tools, and comfortable with content management systems, email management software and social publishing tools desired.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and supporters.
- Excellent administration skills and attention to detail.
- Highly organised and happy to juggle projects and activities and respond swiftly to circumstances when required.
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously but also as part of the wider team.
- Flexible and open, excited to take on new challenges and learn new skills if the role requires.
- Creative and enthusiastic with the ability to bring fresh ideas to our work.
- Passionate about using your skills and knowledge to help us transform the lives of local people.
This is a full-time (Monday - Friday working 9am - 5pm) position and with opportunities for hybrid working with some time each week in our office in central Devizes. (Please note during the probation period the successful candidate will be expected to be in the office up to four days a week). Occasional travel throughout Wiltshire and Swindon will be required so the ideal candidate will be based in the county and therefore a driving licence is desirable.
Salary £23,400 - £27,000 depending on experience. If you are interested, please visit our website and download the application pack below for further information about us, the role and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Social Media and Marketing Executive - Global's Make Some Noise
Global Charities
Social Media and Marketing Executive for Global's charity, Global’s Make Some Noise. This role will focus on managing social media channels and creating engaging digital content to support fundraising goals.
Reporting of the Role
This role reports to the Senior Marketing Executive and will support in delivering powerful and engaging content across our digital channels to encourage followers to understand and support Global’s Make Some Noise in order to help reach its fundraising goals.
Global’s Make Some Noise is part of Global Goodness, harnessing the power and reach of our brands to support small charities across the UK, raising vital funds and awareness to help the people who need it most in our communities.
Salary:
The salary for this role is £26,000 per annum.
Overview of job
This is a hugely exciting hands-on role which combines a marketeer’s audience-focused thinking and digital skills, along with an understanding of using data to engage new audiences and encourage supporters to donate. The postholder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of various fundraising campaigns and activities, as well as the day-to-day running of our social media channels.
The postholder will also be required to cover the Senior Marketing Executive and the Senior Marketing Manager as needed. The shape of the role will evolve across the year according to our external and internal campaign priorities.
3 best things about the job
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You’ll get to use your marketing and data analysis skills to make a real and positive difference, working with amazing causes and great people from charities across the UK.
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You’ll work alongside some of the biggest radio stations, high profile talent and with a range of teams across Global’s portfolio.
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You’ll have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills through creativity and innovative thinking.
Measures of success –
In the first few months, you would have:
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Developed your knowledge of our supported charities and found compelling and innovative ways to share their stories online.
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Built great relationships with the Global’s Make Some Noise team and other stakeholders.
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Become adept as using the digital platforms and tools for creating social and web content.
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Created a monthly reporting process to review insights from our social media accounts, website and fundraising platforms to inform marketing content and support the wider fundraising team.
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Designed brilliant assets and crafted copy which helps bring our campaigns to life.
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Supported the wider team on fundraising initiatives that you can feel proud of.
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Brought new ideas about trending content and digital activity to your work and to the wider team.
Responsibilities of the role
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Lead key marketing areas and provide support across the organisation to deliver effective communication and fundraising activities.
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Manage and schedule social media activity.
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Use social and digital platforms to drive fundraising through our digital community.
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Lead on creating insights reports that can drive fundraising, using data from the website, social media insights, our fundraising platforms and the Global insights team.
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Support the delivery of the marketing strategy and implement communications plans for fundraising and awareness-raising activities.
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Maintain a monthly content plan and create engaging storytelling content for our platforms.
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Find new and exciting ways of telling our story, promoting activities, and engaging with our audiences across digital platforms, keeping an eye out for trends and competitor activity.
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Write compelling communications and proof copy, ranging from community fundraising to corporate partner activities.
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Create high quality assets to support activity using Photoshop, Canva and in-app video editing tools.
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Use Canva, Photoshop and in-app (video) editing tools to design and create assets including social media posts, short-form videos, ROS ads, screens, internal resources, fundraising materials, print programme ads, team presentations and digital banners.
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Collecting photo and video content (on iPhone) for use on social channels at charity visits, challenge events, fundraising activities, Make Some Noise Day and Make Some Noise Night etc.
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Act as a brand guardian, ensuring all internal and external stakeholders have the resources and support they need to meet brand guidelines.
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Ensure all output is compliant and in-line with the latest rules and industry guidelines.
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Support on production of email marketing.
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Support on managing our website through content generation, copywriting, uploads and data analytics
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Maintain Google Ad Grants, SEO and SMO tactics and analyse data to optimise future marketing, content and design.
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Working with the Social, Digital and CRM teams across Global to collaborate on content creating an ‘always on’ presence for Make Some Noise across the brands’ digital channels.
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Digital reporting of social media platforms, fundraising platforms, QR codes, email newsletters, UTM links and the website and utilising these insights to make content recommendations to inform future fundraising and content plans.
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Supporting the wider team in creation of marketing and fundraising materials
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Community management of our social media platforms – posting and scheduling content, replying to messages, comments and replies.
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Managing our subscriber data
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Assisting in product development, working with internal and external stakeholders to build new products for our store.
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Assist with online presentation and promotion of the Make Some Noise shop and take ownership of shop brand guidelines.
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Support delivery of the brand review and ongoing work to drive brand awareness
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Support the wider charity team with marketing support as and when required.
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Write-up post-project reports and analysis, suggesting areas of improvement.
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Look out for digital trends and innovations that could benefit Global’s Make Some Noise in terms of awareness, efficiency or fundraising income.
What you will need
The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following:
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Background: Relevant experience in digital, marketing or communications environment. Previous charity experience is an advantage.
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Social and Digital: You’ll have an excellent grasp of social and digital marketing and experience of using digital platforms to engage audiences.
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Analytical: You will be data driven and always looking at the insights to inform and improve future activity, especially with regards to social media activity/engagement and user journeys from digital to donation.
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Writing: You’ll be experienced in writing content for a variety of media, with a brilliant style that can range from punchy to emotive, to suit different audiences and activations. You’ll have a high standard of literacy and strong attention to detail.
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Planning: You’ll be highly organised, with demonstrable experience of working under pressure, often to tight deadlines.
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Systems: Ideally, you’ll have experience in the use of social media scheduling platforms (Buffer), Adobe Photoshop, Canva, website content management systems, e.g. WordPress, Pardot CRM platforms and analytics software.
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Creativity: You’ll be a creative, innovative thinker and storyteller, with an eye on digital trends.
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Learning: You’ll have a desire for continuous learning of best marketing practice.
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Proactivity: A proactive thinker, always looking to spot opportunities and using your initiative to spot issues before they occur.
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Team player: Seeing a project right through to the end – working out of hours when necessary and to support our events. We’re looking for a supportive, enthusiastic and proactive team member with the drive and determination to help out and get things done and who is always looking to spot opportunities.
Everyone is welcome at Global
Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can’t possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that’s why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that diversity will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.