Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/12/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 07/01/2018 23:59
Salary:
£16,848 - £17,900 (CDHG Grade 8)
Job Category:
Marketing / Media / Communications
Employment Location:
Spectrum 6, Seaham
Further Information
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Communications Assistant to support County Durham Housing Group’s Communications Team.
Working in a highly focused department, you will provide operational, editorial, strategic, creative and administrative support across a number of online and offline disciplines.
You will play a key role in the promotion of County Durham Housing Group’s brand, working alongside our partner landlords (Dale & Valley Homes, Durham City Homes and East Durham Homes) to raise awareness of the organisations’ work with the media and stakeholders.
Key duties and responsibilities of the role
PR and media relations
Working together with a highly experienced journalist, you assist in devising specific PR campaigns to promote the group’s story to both the local and national media.
As well as having the opportunity to write and proofread press releases, blogs, case studies and other reports, there will also be responsibilities for arranging photo calls and liaising with reporters.
You will be expected to keep a timely overview of emerging stories, and alert colleagues as appropriate on any news/developments that may affect the group.
The role will be essential in building and maintaining the group’s reputation with stakeholders through proactive and reactive PR; and assisting in the analysis of media coverage.
Publications
County Durham Housing Group produces a range of online and offline publications, ranging from our annual report, tenant magazines, to letterheads and point of sale materials.
As well as being asked to provide copy, there will be scope to work with third party agencies, including designers, printers and distribution houses, to bring these jobs to fruition.
Digital
Our highly skilled Digital Media Officer is responsible for the group’s website and social media presence.
You will help with scheduling content, monitoring online activity, supporting marketing initiatives and collating user statistics.
You will also have the opportunity to work on video creation and other forms of animated content.
As the remit is constantly evolving, you assist in exploring new avenues to ensure the group’s work is making best use of all online platforms.
Internal communications
As well as assisting in the production of internal communications materials for around 450 employees, you will get involved in the evolution of the group’s culture.
Working with the team’s talented Internal Communications Officer, you will gain experience in creative writing and channeling your skills in audience design.
Additional duties
You will be required to support all of the team with administrative duties including organising meetings and taking minutes.
The candidate
You will be a postgraduate or looking to expand your experience in the marketing/communications sector at entry level.
You should be creative, diligent and a have real passion to gain hands-on experience from all parts of the industry.
For further information about the post please refer to the attached job description or contact Jill Ancrum, Group Communications Manager via email to jill.ancrum@cdhg.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 7th January 2018.
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 17th January 2018.
In line with the Group's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.