JOB TITLE: MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS INTERN (GRADUATE INTERN PROGRAMME)
MANAGER: Senior Marketing, Communications and Digital Manager
CONTRACT: Two-year fixed term full-time contract
The Irish Heart Foundation is a community of people who fight to
protect the cardiovascular health of everyone in Ireland. Together we
are working to eliminate preventable death and disability from heart
disease and stroke, and to support and care for those living with
these life-changing conditions. We work to achieve this by:
* Caring for and speaking out for people in the community living with
heart conditions and stroke, and their families
* Innovating and leading in health promotion and prevention to
change health behaviours and reduce cardiovascular risk
* Building a nation of lifesavers through CPR training
* Campaigning and advocating for policies that support people to
live healthier lives.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate self-starter to join
our Marketing and Communications Team. The ideal person will be a
clear communicator who is able to hit the ground running and work with
colleagues in the Marketing and Communications Team and across the
organisation on exciting campaigns and projects for a period of two
years. This role will be of interest to someone who is looking to get
a foothold in marketing communications in the charity sector and is
passionate about helping people affected by heart conditions and
stroke.
As Marketing Communications Graduate, you will work closely with
colleagues across the organisation on a range of campaigns and
projects ? from health promotion and CPR training, to campaigning
and fundraising. You will have active working relationships with all
teams within the Irish Heart Foundation, as well as the patients,
families and healthcare professionals we work with and our other
external stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent
graduate eager to prove themselves in a marketing communications role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Support the Marketing and Communications Team to deliver
communications and marketing projects and national campaigns across
print, broadcast and digital platforms.
* Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality
and coordination of the Marketing and Communications Team?s
activities.
* Draft, fact-check, review and proof external communications,
marketing and information materials, ensuring they comply with brand
standards and tone of voice.
* Create content and generate ideas to support new and existing
campaigns.
* Track performance of projects and campaigns.
* Prepare presentations and reports.
* Support the delivery of Irish Heart Foundation events.
* Attend Irish Heart Foundation meetings and undertake appropriate
staff development and training opportunities as agreed with the line
manager.
* The successful candidate is expected to be flexible in this role
and carry out other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time
to time.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
_Education_
* A third-level qualification in a related discipline.
_Skills_
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven
ability to produce quality copy and publications.
* An interest in and a passion for the mission and work of the Irish
Heart Foundation.
* Creativity and an ability to produce innovative and original
ideas.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
* Ability to work calmly as part of a small team in a busy
organisation.
* Ability to represent the Irish Heart Foundation in a professional
manner at all times.
* Ability to develop strong and positive working relationships with
colleagues and external stakeholders.
_Experience (desired, not essential)_
* Experience of developing and producing publications, information
and marketing materials, advertising, press releases, etc.
* Experience using platforms such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop and
Adobe Illustrator to create content for digital channels.
* Experience of ensuring consistent branding and tone of voice
across communications.
* Experience of working within teams working towards a common
project goal, on time and on budget.
DETAILS OF ROLE AND APPLICATION PROCESS
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday for a two-year, fixed-term
contract. The role is based in the Irish Heart Foundation?s offices
in Rathmines, Dublin. Currently staff are working on a hybrid basis,
with three days in the office (Monday, Thursday and the third day
selected by employees) and two days working from home. The successful
candidate will be supported to work on this hybrid basis according to
public health guidelines.
To apply please provide an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining
how you suit the role by email to Siobhan Browne at **Apply on the
website**.
The closing date for this position is Friday May **Apply on the
website**th **Apply on the website**.
_The Irish Heart Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.
The Irish Heart Foundation has a no smoking policy. Employees are not
permitted to smoke whilst undertaking any duties on behalf of the
Foundation._
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Category: Health
