COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
THE UNION OF STUDENTS IN IRELAND NOW WISHES TO RECRUIT A
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, TO LEAD ON EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND ADVISE
ON INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE ORGANISATION.
The successful candidate will excel in Public Relations tasks, at both
online and traditional media communications and will employ that
excellence managing the USI digital presence, and prepare striking and
engaging visual and video messaging for the organisation.
They excel at producing press releases, writing statements, and
crafting effective social media messaging with equal skill.
They will be at ease operating a camera and editing contents for
social media campaigns.
The ideal candidate should excel in graphic design for the web and
social media, and having expertise in desktop publishing and print
production is also desirable. They will have a proven record of
success producing digital content.
The PR lead must possess composure and leadership skills to handle
high-pressure situations and navigate politically sensitive
communication.
They must feel at ease and confident in providing their expert advice
to student officers on communications, while also being open to adapt
and engage with emerging political issues, under the guidance of
student officers.
JOB SPECIFICATION:
THE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER WILL:
* Manage the USI social channels and give proactive advice on
emerging trends
* On a day-to-day basis, manage content on the USI website
* Engage actively with officers on campaign communications
* Issue guidance to Student Officers on content creation for the USI
Social Channels and support creating content
* Issue guidance to officers on traditional media engagement
* Prepare officers for media engagements, interviews and
opportunities
* Manage the media schedule, proposing media opportunities and
pitching ideas to media, consulting Student Officers
* Prepare contents for external and internal communications
REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
* A qualification at level 8 or above in the NFQ in an area related
to communications, public relations or graphic design
* Outstanding communications skills in the English language
* Sound knowledge of the political systems and political parties of
Ireland
* Experience in managing relationships with media outlets and
journalists
* Experience in handling media schedules and opportunities
* An established portfolio of digital and printed material on hand,
indicating the candidate’s skill sets
* Demonstrated skill in using the Adobe family of graphics design
packages
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS:
* Knowledge of the Irish further and higher education system, to
include knowledge of the structure of Students’ Unions in Ireland
* At least 2 years’ experience of public relations and
communications work for an organisation outside a Students’ Union
* Some experience inside Students’ Unions would be welcome but not
essential
* Fluency in or willingness to learn the Irish language would be an
advantage
CONDITIONS:
* The position is offered at the rate of €**Apply on the
website**, * per annum
* Generous Annual Leave package including generous Christmas & New
Year closure
* USI operates a 3 days in-the-office system for hybrid working.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants should forward a cover letter and CV detailing how they
meet the above criteria to: Denise Glover, via email: **Apply on the
website**
Deadline: Applications for consideration should be received by 5pm on
7 November *
Canvassing will disqualify any candidate.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
