The Irish Blue Cross is recruiting for a Digital Communications & PR Executive.
Job Title: Digital Communications & PR Executive
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Core Hours: 9.00AM - 5.00PM Monday to Friday
Due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work outside of these hours.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Location: Inchicore, Dublin 8
About The Irish Blue Cross
The Irish Blue Cross is a Registered Charity with a long tradition of providing low-cost veterinary care to pets of eligible owners through our Inchicore Clinic and network of mobile clinics. We also provide a horse ambulance service that attends all Irish race meetings and events. The Charity’s funding comes from various sources including services, government, local authority, corporates, individuals, gifts, bequests, fundraising and marketing events and initiatives.
Our mission is to offer affordable veterinary care to eligible owners, promote welfare and responsible pet ownership, and to alleviate the suffering of animals.
About the role
As Digital Communications & PR Executive, you will work closely with our Campaigns and Fundraising Manager. You will be required to deliver internal and external communications in a range of different areas. You will contribute to achieving the Charity’s marketing and communications goals as set out for the year.
You will be required to:
1. Formulate and implement an integrated communications strategy and plan to increase awareness of The Irish Blue Cross and its work both internally and externally.
2. Develop and execute The Irish Blue Cross digital strategy across paid, owned, and earned media.
3. Create and maintain a marketing comms calendar in conjunction with the fundraising team and internal stakeholders.
4. Generate and manage digital content on The Irish Blue Cross website and social media channels.
5. Conduct media monitoring and evaluate media coverage.
6. Write and adapt text for various channels.
7. Find news from around the organisation and maximise opportunities for positive and proactive internal stories and PR.
8. Write press releases, features, and thought leadership articles for local, regional, national, and trade media.
9. Develop relationships with journalists to secure media coverage.
10. Support the organisation with crisis communications and risk/reputation issues.
11. Support the promotion of Campaigns, Community Fundraisers & Events, and attend events when necessary.
12. Maintain a working knowledge of trends in the social and not-for-profit sector by attending events and networking.
13. Be flexible to work on occasional weekends/evenings as required.
14. Undertake other duties as might be reasonably assigned from time to time.
Please note that the above list of duties and responsibilities is non-exhaustive.
Minimum Requirements:
* Educated to third level, or proven track record in digital marketing and communications.
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in fundraising/sales/business development/marketing & communications.
* Proficient in digital media across social, search, and CRM.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Demonstrable experience in working to and achieving high targets.
* A positive, flexible, and caring attitude.
* Strong organisational and administrative skills.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Ability to self-sufficiently manage competing deadlines.
* A qualification in journalism, communications, or PR.
* Experience of working within the social and not-for-profit sector.
* Demonstrable experience in content creation.
* Full driving licence and access to a car.
* Working knowledge of Salesforce CRM.
Benefits:
* Training allowance.
* 20 annual leave days (plus 5 discretionary company days).
* Free car parking.
* Bike to work scheme.
* EAP.
* Enhanced Sick Pay.
* Option to enter The Irish Blue Cross Staff Pension Scheme after one year. Employer contribution 6% of gross salary pa and employee contribution minimum 5% of gross salary pa.
* Scope for hybrid working arrangement outside of busy campaign periods.
Please submit your CV with a covering letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience and outlining why this position is suited to you.
Our Core Values and What They Mean
Integrity: We act in an ethical, transparent, and honourable way.
Dynamic: We are ambitious and optimistic, striving for success.
Responsible: We are proud of our professionalism and hold ourselves accountable for the work we do.
Fair and Reasonable: We aim to be consistent and treat everyone equally.
Compassionate: We believe in showing respect and kindness and we aim to be supportive and caring in all that we do.
The Irish Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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