Hybrid Communications Officer — Social Video & Campaigns

GUkraine; Margate; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Local Government pension scheme

Childcare voucher schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Guildford Borough Council is seeking an Assistant Communications Officer to join our Communications team. You'll support a wide range of activities, from social media to council publications, ensuring clear and engaging communications to residents, businesses, councillors and staff.

The role requires two years in a similar role, strong writing and video experience, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Flexible working options include home working up to 50%, with a supportive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in busy Communications, PR, Marketing and Engagement environment.
• Strong creative writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using social media for PR/marketing purposes and social media management tools.
• Demonstrable experience in producing and using a variety of media including video.
• Strong customer service and digital skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Communications team, including managing the team inbox.
• Create engaging video content for social media, websites, newsletters and other channels.
• Support planning and delivery of communication campaigns and projects.
• Assist with media monitoring.
• Help maintain and update the website newsroom.
• Assist with photography, video content and digital media projects where required.
• Monitor and report on communication performance and engagement statistics.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues across the organisation to gather stories and information.

Skills

Video content creation

Social media management

Creative writing

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

PR/Marketing qualification

Tools

Video editing software

CMS platforms

Job description

Guildford Borough Council is seeking an Assistant Communications Officer to join our Communications team. You'll support a wide range of activities, from social media to council publications, ensuring clear and engaging communications to residents, businesses, councillors and staff.

The role requires two years in a similar role, strong writing and video experience, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Flexible working options include home working up to 50%, with a supportive pension scheme