About us
The Communications Team works at the heart of the organisation and supports colleagues across the Council in communicating to residents and engaging key stakeholders in shaping how services are delivered.
About the role
You will provide support to the News and Media Lead and broader Council Communications Team. The role will have a particular focus on producing written press pieces in a variety of styles, responding to press enquiries and developing effective media relations. There will also be a requirement to generate a range of other content for external and internal channels, including the website and social media.
About you
You will have well developed writing skills, with the talent to produce engaging news, feature and comment pieces. The ability to build strong professional relationships with internal and external colleagues is also important as are good digital skills and a flair for design. You’ll be able to work with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and show a willingness to learn from each project you undertake. The successful candidate will be able to work on their own initiative and bring their own ideas to our work.
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