Communications Officer PLACEMENT YEAR STUDENT (Fixed-term contract 10-12 mths)
- Vacancy Name:
- Communications Officer PLACEMENT YEAR STUDENT (Fixed-term contract 10-12 mths)
- Location:
- Member Support Centre, Scunthorpe
- Closing Date:
- 26/06/2009
- Package:
- 40 hours per week 8.30 a.m. To 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday inclusive
- Address:
- Nisa-Today's (Holdings) Ltd, Member Support Centre, Waldo Way, Normanby Enterprise Park, Scunthorpe, North Lincs. DN15 9GE
To support the PR/Communications team in all areas of media relations, copywriting and corporate communications.
To work effectively with both internal and external contacts.
To research and write stories for various media including the group’s own magazine.
To produce copy for member communications as required.
To assist in development of the company intranet, writing and uploading content as required.
To assist in researching and compiling member entries for industry awards.
To carry out ad-hoc projects as required.
Experience Requirements:
Good copywriting skills
Understanding of media and media relations.
Knowledge of public relations tactics and how to implement them.
Personal Characteristics:
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to varying target audiences.
Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload.
Effective team player.
Accuracy; good attention to detail.