Digital Communications & PR Executive The Irish Blue Cross is recruiting for a Digital Communications & PR Executive.
Job Title: Digital Communications & PR ExecutiveContract: Permanent, full-timeResponsible to: Campaigns & Fundraising ManagerCore Hours: 9.00AM - 5.00PM Monday to Friday Due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work outside of these hoursSalary: Commensurate with experience Location: Inchicore, Dublin 8About The Irish Blue CrossThe 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, Formulate and implement an integrated communications strategy and plan to increase awareness of The Irish Blue Cross and its work both internally and externally Develop and execute The Irish Blue Cross digital strategy across paid, owned and earned media.
Create and maintain marketing comms calendar in conjunction with the fundraising team and internal stakeholdersGenerating and managing digital content on The Irish Blue Cross website and social media channels Media monitoring and evaluating media coverage Copywriting and adapting text for various channels Finding news from around the organisation, and maximising opportunities for positive and proactive internal stories and PR Writing press releases, features and thought leadership articles for local, regional, national and trade media Developing relationships with journalists to secure media coverageSupporting the organisation with crisis communications and risk/reputation issues Support the promotion of Campaigns, Community Fundraisers & Events, and attending events when necessaryMaintain a working knowledge of trends in the social and not for profit sector by attending events and networkingFlexibility to work on occasional weekends/evenings as requiredTo undertake such other duties as might be reasonably assigned from time to time.Please note that the above list of duties and responsibilities is non-exhaustive.About you – essential requirementsEducated to third level, or proven track record in digital marketing and communicationsMinimum of 2 years' experience working in fundraising/sales/business development/marketing & communicationsProficient in digital media across social, search and CRMComprehensive stakeholder management experienceExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrable experience in working to and achieving high targetsYou will have a positive, flexible, and caring attitudeStrong organisational and administrative skillsExcellent IT skillsExcellent stakeholder management skillsMeticulous attention to detailAbility to self-sufficiently manage competing deadlines.Desirable requirementsA qualification in journalism, communications or PRExperience of working within the social and not for profit sector Demonstrable experience in content creationFull driving licence and access to a carWorking knowledge of Salesforce CRM.Our benefitsTraining allowance20 annual leave days (plus 5 discretionary company days)Canteen facilitiesFree car parkingBike to work schemeEAPEnhanced Sick PayOption 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 paScope for hybrid working arrangement outside of busy campaign periods.
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