Communications Executive

We are currently recruiting for a Communications Executive on behalf of our public sector client. This is initially a 6 month contract.

The role requires a collaborative individual with experience in communications. The candidate should be able to work flexibly and contribute to various aspects of the Agency's communications efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Communications Manager in implementing the Communications Strategy.
• Supporting the Communications Manager in preparation and running of stakeholder meetings, particularly the Community Liaison Committee and Consultative Group.
• Preparation of material - both written and visual - for digital and hard copy newsletters, annual reports and other promotional or informational materials/documents.
• Assisting the Communications Manager with community engagement and consultation processes.
• Ensuring content is accurate and kept up to date on the GDA website.
• Developing social media engagement plans
• Contributing to the development of communication plans for specific projects, programmes, and events.
• Assisting in ensuring the GDA brand is embedded internally across all aspects of the Agency's work
• Preparation of marketing material to support the Project Coordinators in publicising the various projects.
• Assist in organisation and coordination of events whether online or in-person, including, but not limited to Ministerial visits, information sessions, panel discussions, tours, public art launches.
• Coordinating photo opportunities, monitoring permissions, and reviewing photographic archive to ensure appropriate use.
• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries from media, local community, elected representatives, individuals, and other organisations and provide timely and helpful responses.
• Monitoring and evaluating GDA media coverage and circulate as appropriate.
• Researching, writing and assisting in distributing press releases to targeted media on the Grangegorman Project.
• Minute-taking of meetings and follow up with actions and queries through Communications email.
• Engage with and support the Public Art programme, Grangegorman Histories and the Grangegorman Labour and Learning Forum.
• Represent the Agency at third party events.
• On/off site, remote (including some out of hours) audio, image and video news capture and gathering.
• Researching and providing reports on relevant issues and projects.
• Provide support to the GDA team in other tasks where needed

Role Requirements

• Have a qualification of at least a Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications in Journalism, Multimedia/Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• A minimum of two years' experience in communications related role.
• Experience using and updating social media - such as Twitter (X), Facebook,
• LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram for professional purposes,
• Excellent written communication skills,
• Be capable of presenting material in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner,
• Accuracy and attention to detail,
• Excellent IT skills,
• Experience of assisting at launches or events.
• Ability to use photographic and recording equipment,
• Knowledge of using a web platform i.e., WordPress or similar,
• Experience of using creative software or assisting in the creation of promotional materials,
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud software such as PhotoShop, Lightroom,
• InDesign or other creative software,
• Experience of community consultation in relation to urban regeneration and building projects,
• A knowledge of communication trends and evaluation tools