Communications/Press Officer

Communications / Press officer

*Essex*

*GBP16-GBP20 per hour*

*3-6 month ongoing contract*

An exciting new role has come up in a local authority in Essex for a Communications Press Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Use the media and other channels to promote a positive image of the council and explain its policies to residents, businesses, visitors, employees, tourists and other key audiences.
• Promote a positive and open working relationship with the media.
• Assist the production of core council publications, including the District Diary, by providing content.
• Assist with the promotion of Council campaigns, both internally and externally.
• Assist with internal communications and the Council's website.
• To research, write and publish news releases and respond to media enquiries in line with Council procedures and quality guidelines.
• Develop contacts throughout the local media, but also trade and national press.
• To ensure a pro-active approach to communications through a positive use of forward planning and regular meetings with members and officers, as directed by the Head of Communications.
• Carry out marketing communications tasks for internal and external clients as agreed with the management team.
• To agree clear objectives with clients on communications campaigns and monitor outcomes making proposals for improvements.

Please apply with your CV and Taylor Lynch from the London Office will be in touch. If you have any questions about your application, you can contact us on .

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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