Digital Media Communications Officer - Hybrid Flexible Hours

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Discount to leisure facilities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Communications Officer (Digital Media) to produce engaging content for the council’s digital channels and deliver creative communications that reach residents, staff and stakeholders.

The role requires excellent writing and editing skills, an eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple channels including press releases, social media and the council website. Hybrid working is available with some travel and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in a communications role within the public sector or the third sector (charities and non-profit organisations).
• Excellent communication skills and an eye for detail, with ability to write press releases and copy for borough magazine, social media channels, weekly staff e-newsletter and community website One Welwyn Hatfield.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality content across the Council's digital channels to engage with the community.
• Drive engagement with digital platforms and create scroll-stopping content.
• Develop strong relationships across the council to communicate messages to residents and raise the council's profile.

Job description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Communications Officer (Digital Media) to produce engaging content for the council’s digital channels and deliver creative communications that reach residents, staff and stakeholders.

The role requires excellent writing and editing skills, an eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple channels including press releases, social media and the council website. Hybrid working is available with some travel and flexible hours.