Communications Officer — Hybrid & Impactful Media Campaigns

MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 30.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

Generous Pension Scheme

Zusammenfassung

MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL is seeking a Communications Officer to strengthen its relationship with residents, colleagues and partners. You will advise services across the Council, shape external messaging, and manage content across channels to land messages effectively.

The role includes proactive media activity, internal communications support, and developing engaging campaigns. A Level 3 qualification and PR experience are required, with hybrid working offered.

Qualifikationen

• A Level 3 qualification in communications, PR, or engagement.
• Experience in press, PR and media relations, including drafting content or responding to enquiries.
• Understanding of communications and marketing best practice.
• Excellent judgment and ability to build relationships with colleagues and media.
• Strong written communication skills to turn information into engaging stories.
• Experience delivering communications campaigns and creating digital content across channels.
• Creativity, curiosity and a collaborative approach.
• Understanding of local government or large public service organisations (desirable).

Aufgaben

• Act as a communications advisor to services across the Council.
• Support external communications development and delivery.
• Curate and manage content across online and offline channels.
• Develop engaging campaigns using written, visual, and video content.
• Maintain our communications calendar to ensure a consistent narrative.
• Support proactive press and media activity, including identifying positive stories, writing media releases and helping secure coverage.
• Support responses to media enquiries, working with colleagues to develop accurate and timely information.
• Help build and maintain positive relationships with local and regional media contacts.
• Work with colleagues to develop newsletters, promotional materials, and digital content.
• Support internal communications and staff engagement initiatives.
• Help uphold and develop the Council's brand, ensuring consistency and impact.

Jobbeschreibung

MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL is seeking a Communications Officer to strengthen its relationship with residents, colleagues and partners. You will advise services across the Council, shape external messaging, and manage content across channels to land messages effectively.

The role includes proactive media activity, internal communications support, and developing engaging campaigns. A Level 3 qualification and PR experience are required, with hybrid working offered.