Social Media and Communications Officer
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Communications and Engagement Manager
York, UK (Hybrid)
£33K/yr – £36K/yrMid LevelContract
Posted 2 days ago
Job Summary
Lead and own the Marine Programme's communications and engagement, turning technical updates into engaging stories, and coordinate strategy, media activity, events and editorial guidance.
- Develop and deliver the communications strategy and annual plan.
- Lead marine social media, press activity and editorial direction.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Leading the Marine Programme’s communications and engagement, you will turn the technical updates, stories and images from our project teams into accurate, engaging content that inspires people to care about Yorkshire’s seas and coast, while making sure our marine activity supports the Trust’s wider priorities.
- Develop and deliver the Marine Programme’s communications and engagement strategy, annual plan and campaign plans, agreeing priorities project by project with programme managers.
- Lead our marine social media, press and media activity, writing press releases, handling media enquiries and producing content for websites, newsletters and publications.
- Working closely with project teams, partners, The Wildlife Trusts and our central Communications and Engagement teams, you will plan our contribution to campaigns such as National Marine Week, support a programme of priority events, coordinate partnership communications and manage contractors such as filmmakers and photographers.
- Provide editorial advice to colleagues and evaluate the impact of our communications to shape future plans.
- You will be an excellent writer and editor, able to translate technical or complex information into clear, compelling stories, with sound judgement when handling sensitive issues.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail will help you manage competing priorities, approvals and deadlines, and you will be confident working collaboratively and influencing colleagues, partners and the public.
Requirements
- You will bring experience of developing and delivering communications strategies and campaigns, managing proactive and reactive media activity, and planning social media output for different audiences.
- You will be an excellent writer and editor, able to translate technical or complex information into clear, compelling stories, with sound judgement when handling sensitive issues.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail will help you manage competing priorities, approvals and deadlines, and you will be confident working collaboratively and influencing colleagues, partners and the public.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to work occasional weekends and irregular hours are essential.
Preferred
- Experience of commissioning communications suppliers, working in the environmental or charitable sector, or knowledge of marine conservation would be an advantage.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a local charity working to protect and conserve Yorkshire's wild places and wildlife for all to enjoy. We care for over 100 nature reserves in Yorkshire including iconic sites such as Spurn National Nature Reserve near Hull, Staveley Nature Reserve in North Yorkshire, Potteric Carr near Doncaster and Flamborough Cliffs in the East Riding of Yorkshire.Creating a Living Landscape...Our nature reserves provide a much needed sanctuary for Yorkshire's wildlife. But we go further than that, working Yorkshire-wide to make sure our wild spaces are connected, giving wildlife freedom to move and flourish in an ever-changing world. ...and Living SeasYorkshire's seas are home to internationally important wildlife: Coastal areas teem with breeding seabirds and intertidal zones provide habitats for a myriad of creatures. Beneath the waves hidden treasures rival any tropical reef, whilst dolphins, porpoises and minke whales move offshore.Nature MattersAt the heart of our work is you: Yorkshire should be rich in wildlife for the benefit of everyone, with more wildlife, more wild places and more people having a strong connection to nature. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust works to inspire people of all ages, helping people to rediscover and reconnect with nature around them. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is registered with the Fundraising Regulator. As a charity every penny raised is spent on delivering our charitable work. We draw on a variety of funding sources to cover the costs of conservation projects, education and awareness work, and to manage our network of nature reserves. There are a number of ways you can offer your support: As an individual - from joining as a member, donating to a specific appeal, volunteering and campaigning, to leaving a gift in your Will and donating in memory of a loved one.As a company - from corporate membership and corporate workdays, to sponsorship and donations.
Founded in 1946
York, England, GBR
204 employees (6 in marketing)
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