This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing national youth charity as their Communications Manager during an exciting period of growth and transformation
This is a hands-on role that combines day-to-day digital communications with the opportunity to establish and grow a proactive media presence. You’ll play a key role in raising organisational profile, building relationships with the media and delivering engaging content that showcases impact.
Key responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day social media channels, planning, publishing and optimising engaging content.
- Develop and maintain a forward content calendar aligned with organisational priorities.
- Create engaging written, visual and short-form video content for a variety of audiences and platforms.
- Deliver digital communications to support campaigns, events and key organisational milestones.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key media contacts.
- Draft press releases, media statements, briefing notes and media pitches.
- Manage external PR agencies where appropriate.
- Contribute to integrated communications campaigns and strategic projects.
- Provide communications advice and support to colleagues across the organisation.
You’ll have:
- Experience managing social media channels and delivering successful digital communications
- Demonstrable media relations experience
- Strong news judgement and an understanding of what makes a compelling story
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels
- Experience using content management systems, social media scheduling platforms and analytics tools such as WordPress, Hootsuite and GA4
- Excellent relationship-building skills and the confidence to work with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels
- Experience working within the charity, public or not-for-profit sector is ideal but not essential
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping an organisation’s communications and profile during an important period of growth.