Marketing and Communications Assistant

Reed Talent Solutionsare delighted to present you with an exciting opportunity to join the Tourism branch of a leading organisation in the public sector as a Marketing and Communications Assistant.

What important information do you need to know?

• Pay rate - £17.12 per hour (PAYE)
• Location - Barnsley (S70)
• 3 months with view to extend
• Hybrid, 3 days a week (8.30am-5pm)

Job Purpose:

The role will support the Communications and Marketing Manager and Head of Culture and Visitor Economy in delivering campaigns and activities to promote the visitor economy and tourism in the Barnsley borough.

Key Tasks You Will Perform

• Writing website, newsletter, and social media content encouraging visitors and overnight stays for the whole of Barnsley
• Attending events in the town centre and principal towns to capture live content
• Gathering stories and case studies from business owners and key people across the borough
• Creating graphics for social media, web and newsletter, using Canva
• Liaising with other procured services, such as customer surveying companies, graphic designers, videographers and photographers
• Writing itineraries for visitors
• Overseeing influencer marketing, including meeting and guiding visits across Barnsley
• Any other support for the Communications and Marketing manager for visitor economy and tourism campaigns in Barnsley

Skills You Will Need

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a flair for engaging and persuasive copy
• Experience in creating and managing content for websites and social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
• Skills in basic video capture and editing for social media use.
• Knowledge of Canva or similar graphic design tools
• Ability to work independently and pro-actively, as well as collaboratively with the Communications and Marketing team and other stakeholders
• Understanding of the tourism sector, and the opportunities and challenges for Barnsley
• Flexibility and willingness to attend events and activities across the borough, sometimes outside normal working hours
• Experience in working with influencers, media and external partners

We are looking for the right candidate to start immediately, if you have the relevant experience and would like to find out more, please don't hesitate to reach out!