Communications and PR Lead

Alternatives; Castlebar Municipal District; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organisation as a Communications & PR Lead, where you'll shape internal and external narratives while collaborating with a passionate team. With responsibilities ranging from managing media relations to creating content across channels, this role offers ample opportunity for creativity and growth in a values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in communications, PR, or agency role.
• Proven experience managing social media and coordinating with PR agencies.
• Understanding of regulated or complex industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver internal and external communications across formats.
• Manage internal engagement channels such as newsletters.
• Create content for social media, PR, brand campaigns.
• Draft press releases and corporate communications.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Content creation

Social media management

Collaboration

Influencing skills

Organisational skills

Self-starter attitude

Education

Degree in Journalism, PR, Communications, or related field

Job description

Are you an experienced communications professional ready to step into a fast-paced, impactful role? Our client is a forward-thinking organisation operating at the intersection of business, brand, and social purpose. They’re seeking a proactive communicator todeliver communications and PR activity that inspires employees, engages external audiences, and amplifies the brand’s voice in the Irish market.
Hybrid 2 days office 3 days from home

Role Overview

As the Communications & PR Lead , you’ll be at the heart of the communications function, supporting everything from internal engagement to media relations and social storytelling. Reporting to the Head of Sustainability, this role will see you collaborate cross-functionally, manage external agencies, and deliver high-quality content and campaigns across channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver internal and external communications across formats and platforms.

• Manage internal engagement channels such as newsletters and the company intranet.

• Create compelling content for social media, PR, brand campaigns, and sustainability initiatives.

• Partner with business units to support their communications goals.

• Lead day-to-day management of social media channels in collaboration with an agency.

• Draft press releases, feature stories, and corporate communications.

• Support media relations activity and help raise brand visibility through storytelling.

• Assist in planning and executing internal events and other high-impact initiatives.

What You Bring

• A degree in Journalism, PR, Communications, or a related field.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a communications, PR, or agency role.

• Proven experience managing social media and coordinating with PR agencies.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and content creation skills across formats.

• A collaborative mindset with strong influencing skills across teams and levels.

• Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure.

• A self-starter attitude with a strong sense of integrity, creativity, and drive.

• Understanding of regulated or complex industries (e.g. financial services ) is a plus, but not required.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to join a values-driven organisation undergoing significant growth and innovation. You'll work with a passionate team, enjoy hybrid flexibility, and play a key role in shaping the organisation’s narrative both internally and externally.