Public Relations Officer - GLA14669

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Public Relations Officer to lead city-wide communications for Destination Glasgow. The role involves delivering integrated communication strategies, promoting the city's brand, and managing media relations to highlight Glasgow's achievements and future plans. Ideal candidates should possess a strong background in public relations and excellent communication skills. Accessibility options for applications are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in public relations or communications.
• Ability to develop and deliver integrated communications strategies.
• Strong media relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the city-wide communications and content lead.
• Deliver the media strategy for Destination Glasgow.
• Promote Destination Glasgow through effective communication.

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Public Relations Officer?

Glasgow recently established a new Destination Management Organisation (DMO) to serve as the city’s voice to the world. Called Destination Glasgow, the new unit sits within Economic Development, in the Chief Executive’s Department and this post reports to the Senior Officer (Marketing, Communications & Digital).

We are looking for a talented Public Relations Officer who will act as our city-wide communications and content lead with a responsibility for the delivery of all Destination Glasgow B2B and B2C communications.

You will promote Destination Glasgow using an integrated communications approach, working with digital and marketing specialists to ensure the city’s brand, vision, and future developments are communicated consistently to all audiences. You will deliver the media strategy for Destination Glasgow, managing media enquiries and creating compelling stories that highlight Glasgow’s evolution and ambition.

This post is politically restricted.

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There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.

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