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SalaryJob Title: Communications Consultant
Duration: 3-6 Months Contract
Are you a savvy communicator with a passion for social justice and advocacy? Do you enjoy coordinating campaigns to empower workers and amplify their voices? If so, we're currently recruiting for a contractor for our union client.
Role Overview: As a Communications Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the union's outreach and engagement efforts. You will be responsible for repurposing content created by our PR teams, monitoring news wires for mentions of the union, and ensuring consistent messaging across all communication channels. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the communications and press teams to coordinate upcoming campaigns and initiatives aimed at advancing the rights and interests of the members. One day per week required onsite in London.
Responsibilities:
- Repurpose content created by PR teams to align with communication strategies, emphasising the values and objectives of our union.
- Monitor news wires for mentions of the union and leverage these opportunities to amplify our presence and advocate for our members.
- Understand and embody the social style of our union, engaging effectively with members across various platforms to foster a sense of community and solidarity.
- Coordinate with communications and press teams to align campaign messaging and strategies across regions, ensuring maximum impact and reach.
- Lead on the development and execution of advocacy campaigns, leveraging your expertise in social media and communication strategies to mobilise support and drive change.
Background/Experience:
- Proven experience in social media management and content creation, preferably within a union or social justice organisation.
- Strong background in communications with a focus on advocacy campaigns aimed at empowering workers and advancing social justice causes.
- Ability to lead and coordinate campaigns effectively, ensuring alignment with the mission and values of the union.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with news monitoring tools and social media analytics is a plus.
