Your new company

Your new role

• Responding to and managing media enquiries in a timely and professional manner with the aim of safeguarding the reputation of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
• Create engaging written and digital content about the work of and activities of the Northern Ireland Assembly for a wide range of platforms and audiences.
• Promote and explain the working of Assembly Statutory, Standing and Ad-hoc Committees, the Speaker’s Office and the Assembly Commission to stakeholder audiences.
• Identify and develop communications opportunities to promote the work of Committees and their role in public engagement.
• Create Media and Communications plans in relation to Assembly initiatives and events.
• Drafting content to prepare the Speaker, Committee Chairs and senior staff for media opportunities e.g. lines-to-take, briefing notes, interview notes etc.
• Advising the Speaker, Committee Chairs, and business areas on communications objectives in support of the Corporate Communications Strategy.
• Using digital analysis tools to track, measure and evaluate communications activities and reporting on successes and learnings.
• Representing the Assembly at internal meetings and representing the Communications Office on Assembly-wide working groups.
• Monitoring coverage of the Assembly in the media and digital outlets providing insight and summaries to Senior Managers.
• Developing concepts and writing specifications to inform creative agencies providing advice and support to the Assembly Commission. (e.g. photography, design and branding).
• Complying with all of the Assembly Commission’s staff policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures and all mandatory training requirements.
• Managing information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in a related subject such as Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations or Communications.
  OR
  A Professional Skill related Diploma and membership of a professional body such as the Institute of Public Relations.
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  At least 2 years’ experience in the areas specified at (a-c) below:
  OR At least 4 years’ experience in the areas specified at (a-c) below:

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £42,345
• Weekly timesheets
• Temporary role until November 2025
• Hybrid working
  
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Caitlan Murphy now.

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