Description
Communications Specialist
Contract Duration: 5 Months Initially
Location: Rivers House Bridgwater, Somerset
Job details
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Our South West local communications team is looking for an all-round communications specialist to support its capacity to deliver and lead excellent communications in the local area. The role is wide and varied, including media relations, digital communications, internal communications and communications planning and evaluation.
Responsibilities
support the communications team to provide effective all round communications support to the local Area teams
work with the local Area teams to source information and identify the right opportunities to achieve positive media coverage for our local work, including through digital channels
monitor and evaluate media, social media and other communications activity
draft and produce internal and external communications material (such as a Weekly Buzz, Cascade or blogs)
work with Environment Agency national News desk and other communications colleagues to produce press releases and media handling plans
lead on creation of any national-once content to support messages providing advice on brand as necessary
support the Senior Communications Team Leader and other members of the team on forward planning and reporting of events and activities
develop and maintain briefing material to support engagement with partners and communities
provide communications support on specific local and national projects
We are seeking a communication professional who:
can evidence a good track record of delivering effective communications activity, particular through proactive work with the media
is a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills
can evidence good written and verbal skills Additional useful information.
This role will be required to work as a duty communications officer as part of a rota and in an incident role as required. Some travel may be involved, when necessary.