Job Title:
Public Relations Specialist
As a Public Relations Specialist, you will play a key role in enhancing the Society's brand visibility and reputation through strategic communications.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement comprehensive external communications strategies to meet the overall strategic objectives of the Society.
* Manage the communications team in creating compelling content, including press releases, statements, website, and social copy.
* Oversee media queries and manage significant media requests or placement of any senior staff on media opportunities.
* Build, maintain, and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, media partners, sponsors, media outlets, and influencers.
* Identify, develop, train, and support Society spokespeople.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all external communications strategies and campaigns.
* Provide support in developing marketing collateral, website content, and digital communications as needed.
* Monitor and analyse effectiveness of communications efforts through KPIs & Metrics, making data-driven improvements.
Requirements:
* At least five years of experience in communications, PR, or Marketing position, preferably in the health sector.
* Experience managing projects in a fast-paced environment handling multiple projects is desirable.
* Proven track record in the development and implementation of communications strategies with tight deadlines.
* Ability to think creatively and identify emerging trends and techniques.
* Proven track record of managing and leading team members within the communications and marketing function.
Benefits:
* 23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays.
* Good Friday and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a working day).
* Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period).
* Flexitime.
* Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months).
* Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans).
* Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment).
* Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave).
* Learning and Development Programmes.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Optional Flu vaccine provided.