Digital Communications Manager

We are currently partnered with a Chartered Institute organisation who are looking for an experienced Digital Communications Manager to join them.

You will work closely with the wider team to ensure a broad range of topical content is communicated to the appropriate audiences via our website, press pitches, social media channels and newsletters.

What we can offer:

* A generous benefits package including Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, Dental Cover, Season Ticket Loan and Pension scheme with up to 9% Employer Contribution;

* An open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for the environment;

* Training and learning opportunities and the support for you to flourish in your role; and

Key Responsibilities:

* Field press queries and building relationships with national, broadcast and trade journalists.

* Build a press pack with all relevant assets to help promote Policy Team to media

* Manage and regularly update social media channels, improving ‘stickiness’ of content to improve engagement levels

* Leverage connections with industry influencers and policymakers for Policy collaboration;

* Make recommendations to the Policy Team to improve their personal reach and engagement across all media, including events, social media and thought leadership collaborations;

* Copy-edit policy news and commentary, The Environment Magazine, and op-ed opportunities;

* Review and edit website and newsletter news content;

* Support the Head of Content and the Policy Engagement Manager in the delivery and upkeep of a content plan;

* Work with suppliers to support the process of our new website design and roll-out;

* Liaise with partners to deliver dissemination elements of Policy to Practice activities and other initiatives;

Person Specification:

Essentials:

* Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working across digital channels and web content for a content-led organisation:

* Prior experience as a journalist or PR;

* Experience producing and editing social media content, growing follower-numbers;

* Familiar working with Canva branded templates or similar;

* Experience using creative content and storytelling to effectively engage audiences with content through a range of different media;

* Experience with PR backlinks to boost the website credibility, organic rankings, and overall online presence;

* Experience using Vuelio or similar PR & Comms software for media contacts management, monitoring media coverage, and distributing media messages;

* Excellent IT skills, particularly MS Office suite and the use of content management systems;

* Excellent PR writing skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to a range of audiences;

* Ability to support the development of webinars and other events;

* Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and deliver high levels of customer service; and

* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and an attitude of continuous innovation and improvement