Comms and Publications Officer

Michael Page Marketing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Job summary

The External Communications and Publications Officer role supports the development of key messaging and high-profile content that resonates with external audiences and aligns with the University of London brand guidelines.

You will write copy for websites, course materials, blogs, press releases and events; manage publications and campaigns; plan external comms, analyse performance and collaborate with colleagues to tell a cohesive brand story.

Qualifications

• Proven copywriting experience aligned with brand guidelines.
• Experience with content management systems.
• Track record in developing corporate publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement university-wide brand messaging.
• Project manage publications such as prospectuses and research materials.
• Ensure content aligns with brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Write copy for websites, blogs, press releases, scripts and events.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate external communications campaigns.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to tell the brand story.
• Analyze data to improve communications performance.
• Represent the university at Open Days and recruitment events.
• Support press relations and media content.

Skills

Copywriting

Brand messaging

Tone of voice

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Journalism/Communications/English or PR/Communications apprenticeship

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

The External Communications and Publications Officer supports in the development of key messaging and high profile written content that resonates with our external audiences and aligns with the University London brand guidelines.

Client Details

University in London looking to hire a publication and comms officer

Description

• Develop and implement university-wide brand messaging.
• Project manage key publications, including prospectuses and research materials.
• Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines, tone of voice and core messaging.
• Write copy for websites, course materials, blogs, press releases, scripts and events.
• Manage content for marketing campaigns, advertising and business development initiatives.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate external communications campaigns.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to deliver effective brand storytelling.
• Analyse data and trends to improve communications performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Maintain accurate, engaging course and subject content tailored to target audiences.
• Support press relations, media content and university events.
• Represent the university at Open Days and student recruitment events in the UK and overseas.

Profile

Experienced in copywriting to meet the needs of an organisation. Including the use of written brand guidelines and tone of voice.

Experience of working with content management systems.

Proven track record in managing the development of high-level corporate publications.

Degree in Journalism / Communications / English or an apprenticeship in PR / Communications or similar. Or equivalent professional experience.

Job Offer

• Temporary Comms/Publications Officer contract based in London.
• Daily pay
• ASAP start- reporting to the Senior Comms Manager

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