Drinkaware is seeking to hire an experienced and ambitious Digital
Media & Communications Officer who will support and add value to the
day-to-day delivery of the charity?s core programmes, by ensuring
their efficiency and efficacy. They will report directly into the
Director of Communications and will also liaise closely with both the
Education & Research workstreams.
The successful candidate will be part of a team supporting the
creation of an effective multi-disciplinary communications programme,
that is core to the organisation?s day-to-day work and overall
strategic efficacy and impact. The ideal candidate will have a passion
for public health, be a driven, energetic and creative individual with
excellent writing skills and the ability to convey complex messages to
a wide variety of audiences. The position will be in a support
capacity and will have a key role to play in the delivery of
Drinkaware?s strategic plan **Apply on the website**. Drinkaware is
an equal opportunities employer.
THE DIGITAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A
RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORTS WITHIN DRINKAWARE:
Role & Responsibilities:
* Leverage Drinkaware?s digital capability to support in the
creation of creative campaigns that use digital to empower the public
to develop healthy attitudes and behaviours regarding alcohol
* Work cross-functionally to develop best practices and promote
communications consistency
* Provide communications support for Drinkaware events including
webinars and live broadcasts
* Co-ordinating & assisting with external suppliers? agreements
and relationships
* Monitor & produce regular relevant progress reports to management
* Administrative support
* Support for other teams when required.
This role encompasses a wide variety of communications work, some of
the key focus areas include:
DIGITAL MEDIA:
* Co-ordination with external agencies
* Content creation & dissemination
* Regular website updates
* Co-ordination of Drinkaware?s social media channels
* Newsletters, creative responsibility, creation & dissemination
* Monitoring, reporting, evaluation and strategic review of content
TRADITIONAL MEDIA:
* Engagement with media
* Pro-active, engaging press releases on topical issues of relevance
to the strategic goals of the charity
* Monitoring of media landscape
The above listed are not exhaustive and you may be required to
undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope
of the post. This is a hands-on role and involves interactions with
staff at all levels.
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS -ESSENTIAL
_Only applicants who can demonstrate this experience will be
considered for the role_
* Two years? experience in a communications or related role
* Excellent communication skills including the ability to gather
complex concepts and translate them into engaging content
* Strong writing and editorial skills, with great accuracy and
attention to detail
* Knowledge of the social media landscape, content creation and best
practice
* Knowledge of Google Analytics, WordPress/ comparable CMS system
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective
working relationships with colleagues at all levels and enthuse others
about the work of Drinkaware
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
DESIRABLE
Experience in the following applications: Mail Chimp, Survey Monkey,
Eventbrite, Salesforce.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines, excellent
organisational skills with the ability to apply them whilst under
pressure and the ability to use own initiative and work independently
or under limited supervision
* Strong work ethic with a team player attitude
* Energetic and ambitious
* Process driven
* Strong interest in public health.
LOCATION: **Apply on the website** Merrion Square North, Dublin 2,
with a hybrid working model.
TERMS: This is a full-time position **Apply on the website** hours per
week. A two-year fixed term contract with a six-month probationary
period will be offered to the successful applicant. The post may
involve travel within Ireland & on occasion, requires working unsocial
hours (evenings and occasional weekends for events and conferences).
A generous package includes a salary of ?**Apply on the website**k
dependent on experience, **Apply on the website** days annual leave,
Bike to Work scheme, sick pay benefits and matching PRSA pension
contribution (post-probation)
APPLICATION: A letter of application along with a full CV and the
names of two referees should be sent to **Apply on the website**.
CLOSING DATE: 2ND AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
