Regional Media Specialist

Regional Media Specialist

Cpl Marketing are working with a National Utility Company who are recruiting for an ambitious and innovative Regional Media Specialist on a permanent contract based in Dublin City centre. The Regional Media Specialist will lead in implementing the companies communications strategy at a regional level. The role will see you play a lead part in helping to enhance brand reputation through all of its external communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver on the delivery of regional media strategy as part of the overall PR Strategy
• Identify and deliver on paid-for media opportunities in regional media – print, online and broadcast
• Seek opportunities and develop and deliver effective stories, campaigns and content, successfully communicating technical subject matter to non-technical audiences
• Assist Head of PR in developing methodologies and processes to ensure consistency of approach
• Work closely with the wider PR team to amplify press content on social and digital media and with key stakeholders, internally and externally
• Attendance of events across the country, as required, to support with communications and media

REQUIREMENTS

·      3+ years’ media/press office experience with demonstrable delivery of targets.

·      Experience within the following areas; journalism, media relations, corporate communications, public relations or public information campaigns.

·      A relevant third level qualification in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related discipline

·      Proven track record in co-ordinating the work of others securing delivery against key targets and objectives

·      Excellent communications (oral and written) and presenting skills

·      Ability to work extended hours as required and capability to handle confidential information responsibly.

·      A positive, flexible, and ambitious team player

·      Experience in a utility, engineering, energy, semi-state or public sector environment is desirable.

For further information please contact Keely Parsons at [email protected] or call 018955779