Communications Executive

The JobsBoard; Dover; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service benefit

Free weekly fruit bowl

Wellness and mental health assistance

Employee rewards scheme

Pension contribution scheme

Occupational health

Great annual leave benefit

Social team events

Job summary

PSM Recruitment in Dover is seeking a Communications Executive to deliver PR and media activity for a leading logistics business. You will work with the Group Head of Marketing on thought leadership, case studies, awards submissions and internal communications.

The role requires strong copywriting and relationship-building skills, with responsibilities spanning external press work and internal communications, in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong copywriting, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into engaging content.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with colleagues and external contacts.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver press releases, thought leadership articles, case studies and other corporate communications content.
• Identify PR opportunities, develop newsworthy stories and support proactive media engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, publications and industry contacts.
• Coordinate industry award submissions with supporting information.
• Deliver internal communications including announcements and leadership updates.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations and other departments to gather information and reflect business activity.
• Support consistent corporate messaging across internal and external communications per brand guidelines.
• Monitor and report on PR activity and identify opportunities to improve reach.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Proofreading

Stakeholder engagement

Journalist relationships

Job description

Communications Executive

PSM Recruitment are seeking a Communications Executive to work closely with the Group Head of Marketing, delivering PR and media activity, thought leadership, case studies, awards submissions and internal communications for a leading logistics business based in Dover.

Key details

• Location: Dover
• Pay: £28,000 - £32,000
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.30pm, plus to meet business needs
• Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver press releases, thought leadership articles, case studies and other corporate communications content
• Identify relevant PR opportunities, develop newsworthy stories and support proactive media engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant journalists, publications and industry contacts
• Coordinate industry award submissions, gathering supporting information and producing compelling entries
• Deliver internal communications activity, including company announcements, leadership updates and employee communications
• Work closely with Sales, Operations and other departments to identify stories, gather information and ensure communications accurately reflect business activity
• Support consistent corporate messaging across internal and external communications, in line with the company's brand guidelines
• Monitor and report on PR and communications activity, identifying opportunities to improve reach, engagement and effectiveness

The ideal candidate

• Strong copywriting, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to produce engaging, accurate content tailored to different audiences
• Ability to identify newsworthy stories and translate complex information into compelling communications
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with colleagues, senior stakeholders, journalists and external contacts
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities independently
• Proactive, resourceful and commercially aware, with the initiative to identify opportunities and contribute new ideas
• Experience in PR, B2B communications or logistics would be advantageous

Benefits

• Death in service benefit
• Free weekly fruit bowl
• Wellness and mental health assistance
• Employee rewards scheme
• Pension contribution scheme
• Occupational health
• Great annual leave benefit
• Social team events

How to apply

Apply via the link provided.