Summary
SEE Change Happens is looking for a Marketing & PR Assistant under the DWP Kickstart Scheme for applicants aged 16-24 on Universal Credit. The role involves raising the profile of the company's newsletter, podcast, and website, assisting with brand guidelines and creative ideas, managing social media outlets, researching and drafting blog posts and press releases, acting as a focal point for media enquiries, and helping with event preparations. Qualifications include computer literacy, Microsoft Office software proficiency, English language skills, self-starting ability, passion for the role, and desire to make an impact.
Requirements
- Be computer literate and competent in the use of Microsoft Office software
- Confident in the use of English language both written and spoken
- A passion and interest for the role as described
- The ability to work under own initiative and be self-starting
Responsibilities
- Raise the profile of the Company's weekly Inclusion Bites newsletter, podcast and website e.g. followers and subscribers
- Assist with creating brand guidelines and ensure that these are followed with all internal/external communications
- Help with creative ideas for growth for SEE Change Happens – including training courses, bite sized learning, Facebook pages etc
- Assist with achieving frequent, timely and positive media coverage across all available media including LinkedIn
- Assist in the development of an annual marketing plan
- Assist with preparing marketing materials for events/training courses that Joanne Lockwood is attending/running
- Assist with creating materials that can be used for follow ups after events/training
- Manage social media outlets, website and ad hoc promotional material
- Researching and draft blog posts and press releases
- Act as a focal point for media enquiries
Benefits
- Job will be 100% home/remote working with no requirement to attend a physical work location
- There are no fixed hours, except for scheduled meetings
- You will be expected to be self-starting, work with light supervision and be able manage your own time and work schedule
- A large part of the role is training and development and there is an expectation that you will be proactive in seeking out opportunities to learn, grow your knowledge and skills using on-line material and one-2-1 mentoring
- Regular online meet ups for coaching, training and support via WhatsApp, MS Teams or Zoom
