Communications Manager X 2

Responsibilities

• You will be a key member of the communications team, supporting the development and delivery of high-profile paid and no/low cost campaigns, news or digital content that reach and engage audiences across the UK.
• From promoting growth and opportunity across DCMS sectors to identifying PR opportunities and developing innovative, audience-led approaches and partnerships, you will help deliver communications that make an impact.
• A self-starter, you will build effective relationships internally and externally, representing the department while bringing creativity, energy and fresh thinking to our work.
• This fast-paced role requires a proactive team player with the ability to work across multiple projects, spot new opportunities, and bring enthusiasm to everything they do.
• Experience of handling media enquiries, drafting responses and building relationships with journalists - including new media.
• Experience of creating, editing and publishing content across digital channels, including websites and social media, with an understanding of how to tailor content for different platforms and audiences.
• Proven ability to use data and analytics tools to monitor the performance of digital content and channels.

Requirements

• Experience of supporting the design and delivery of paid-for and no/low cost communications campaigns to deliver impactful, audience-led results.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective internal (including ministerial) and external working relationships.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities at pace.
• Proven ability to write clear, accurate and engaging content for different audiences and purposes, including press releases, statements, lines to take and social media content.
• Experience of handling media enquiries, drafting responses and building relationships with journalists - including new media.
• Experience of creating, editing and publishing content across digital channels, including websites and social media, with an understanding of how to tailor content for different platforms and audiences.
• Proven ability to use data and analytics tools to monitor the performance of digital content and channels.

Preferred

• Awareness of the GCS communications professional assurance process.
• Experience working within or closely with DCMS sectors.
• Experience supporting the management of agency contracts and working with external suppliers to deliver campaign activity.