Digital Communications Manager

Full Job Description

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.