Creative Communications & Media Officer (Contract)

Reed; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Bury Council is seeking a proactive Communications & Media Officer for a 5-month contract. You will craft engaging content for social media, websites and internal channels, manage media enquiries and support a wide range of council projects from regeneration to community initiatives.

Work across Corporate Affairs and Communications to tell compelling stories, build stakeholder relationships and deliver integrated campaigns in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A strong communicator who enjoys working with people.
• Curious and proactive, always looking for the next story to tell.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Creative, adaptable and willing to try new approaches.
• Confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Someone who takes ownership and delivers results.

Responsibilities

• Finding and developing compelling stories from across the council and local communities.
• Creating engaging content for social media, web, internal communications, media relations, video and digital channels.
• Building strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and service teams across the organisation.
• Delivering integrated communications campaigns that support council priorities.
• Supporting high-profile corporate projects, events and community initiatives.
• Managing media enquiries and helping to protect and enhance the council's reputation.
• Providing communications support during fast-moving and potentially sensitive situations.

Skills

Strong communicator

Storytelling

Social media content

Media relations

Internal communications

Campaign management

Job description

Bury Council is seeking a proactive Communications & Media Officer for a 5-month contract. You will craft engaging content for social media, websites and internal channels, manage media enquiries and support a wide range of council projects from regeneration to community initiatives.

Work across Corporate Affairs and Communications to tell compelling stories, build stakeholder relationships and deliver integrated campaigns in a fast-paced environment.