Deputy Communications and Digital Content Officer

MCS Group is proud to be partnering with the Northern Ireland Assembly in their search for a Deputy Communications and Digital Content Officer for 3 months initially.

The role:

As a key member of the Comms team, your duties will include:

• Responding to and managing media enquiries in a timely and professional manner with the aim of safeguarding the reputation of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
• Create engaging written and digital content about the work of and activities of the Northern Ireland Assembly for a wide range of platforms and audiences.
• Promote and explain the working of Assembly Statutory, Standing and Ad-hoc Committees, the Speaker's Office and the Assembly Commission to stakeholder audiences.
• Identify and develop communications opportunities to promote the work of Committees and their role in public engagement.
• Create Media and Communications plans in relation to Assembly initiatives and events.
• Drafting content to prepare the Speaker, Committee Chairs and senior staff for media opportunities e.g. lines-to-take, briefing notes, interview notes etc.
• Advising the Speaker, Committee Chairs, and business areas on communications objectives in support of the Corporate Communications Strategy.
• Using digital analysis tools to track, measure and evaluate communications activities and reporting on successes and learnings.
• Representing the Assembly at internal meetings and representing the Communications Office on Assembly-wide working groups.
• Monitoring coverage of the Assembly in the media and digital outlets providing insight and summaries to Senior Managers.
• Developing concepts and writing specifications to inform creative agencies providing advice and support to the Assembly Commission. (e.g. photography, design and branding).
• Complying with all of the Assembly Commission's staff policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures and all mandatory training requirements.
• Managing information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements.

The Person

As the successful candidate, you will meet the following criteria:

• A degree in a related subject such as Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, communications OR a Professional Skill related Diploma and membership of a professional body such as the Institute of Public Relations.

AND

• At least 2 years' experience in the areas specified at (a) - (c) below ;

OR

• Two A Levels (grade A* to C) including English and at least 4 years' experience in the areas specified at (a) - (c) below:
• Working in a Communications Office or public relations environment dealing with media relations and answering media inquiries.
• The planning and implementation of social media campaigns to support corporate messaging.
• Publishing and creation of written and digital materials for online and social media platforms.

The Rewards:

As the successful applicant, you will receive the following:

• £41,020 per annum
• Excellent annual leave allowance
• Hybrid working arrangement
• You will be joining a warm, friendly team environment

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Adam Stinson (028 969 35504) at MCS Group

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