Description
Canary Wharf based financial organisation is looking to hire an experienced Communications Associate for an initial 6 month contract and are looking to pay £400 per day. Reporting to the Communications manager the role will involve media relations, internal communications, employee engagement, web publishing, speech writing and social media. You will lead communications projects from the start and be responsible for their timely delivery
The main roles and responsibilities for this Communications Associate are highlighted below
Be the first point of contact for media enquiries
Drafting of press releases, interview briefing notes and media Q+A documentation
Planning and delivery of internal communications to ensure colleagues are kept informed of the developments within the organisation
Support an ongoing programme of change with clear messaging and strong employee engagement
Maintain the PSR's social media channels
Be able to write simple, consistent and engaging copy
Work in collaboration with other members of the Communications Team
The main skills and experience needed for this Communications Associate are highlighted below
Previous experience of working in corporate communications.
Previous experience of managing the media and interacting with journalists
Excellent verbal communication skills
Experience of internal communications and employee engagement.
Attention to detail
Have a creative mind-set
Proven ability of working across a multiple complex subjects.
Can demonstrate internal & external stakeholder management
Experience of working in a high pressure environment and with challenging stakeholders.
If this opportunity sounds of potential interest, please send your CV in the first instance