<p>We seek a proactive Communications Executive to shape and deliver clear, consistent messaging across external and internal channels. The successful candidate will manage media relations, support content creation, and help protect and promote our brand reputation. This role suits an organised communicator with strong writing skills and a pragmatic approach to stakeholder engagement.</p>
<h2>Communications Executive Job Profile</h2>
<p>The Communications Executive reports to the Communications Manager and works closely with marketing, HR, and senior leadership. They will plan and implement communications activities to support business objectives and campaigns.</p>
<p>This role balances creative content production with measured evaluation. You will craft press releases, manage social media, liaise with journalists, and ensure consistent tone across all channels.</p>
<h2>Communications Executive Job Description</h2>
<p>The Communications Executive will develop and deliver engaging content that supports brand awareness, product launches, and corporate initiatives. Day to day, you will draft copy for press releases, articles, newsletters, and social media, ensuring accuracy and adherence to brand guidelines. You will build and maintain relationships with media contacts and proactively secure press coverage.</p>
<p>Internally, you will support employee communications and change campaigns, creating materials that inform and motivate staff. You will help coordinate events and support spokespeople with briefing notes and media training where required. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of communications activity will be part of your remit; you will use analytics to refine messaging and report on outcomes against objectives.</p>
<p>The role requires thoughtful handling of sensitive or reputational matters. In times of crisis, you will assist in drafting reactive statements and coordinating cross-functional responses, ensuring messages are timely and consistent. You will also contribute to long-term strategy development, bringing creative ideas to enhance engagement and reach.</p>
<h2>Communications Executive Duties and Responsibilities</h2>
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<li>Draft clear, concise copy for press releases, web pages, newsletters, and social channels</li>
<li>Manage daily social media activity and monitor brand conversations</li>
<li>Build and maintain media contact lists; pitch stories and secure coverage</li>
<li>Prepare spokespeople with briefing notes and Q and A documents</li>
<li>Support internal communications and employee engagement campaigns</li>
<li>Coordinate events, webinars, and media briefings as required</li>
<li>Monitor media coverage and produce regular reports and insight summaries</li>
<li>Analyse engagement metrics and recommend improvements to content and timing</li>
<li>Ensure all communications comply with brand guidelines and legal requirements</li>
<li>Assist with crisis communications and reputation management when necessary</li>
<li>Collaborate with marketing, HR, and product teams to align messaging</li>
<li>Maintain an up-to-date press kit and digital asset library</li>
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<h2>Communications Executive Requirements and Qualifications</h2>
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field</li>
<li>Minimum 2 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or media relations</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail</li>
<li>Proven experience managing social media platforms and content calendars</li>
<li>Ability to build relationships with media and internal stakeholders</li>
<li>Competence in using analytics tools to measure and report on performance</li>
<li>Confident under pressure with experience supporting sensitive or reactive communications</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects</li>
<li>Familiarity with content management systems and basic HTML is desirable</li>
<li>A proactive, creative mindset and a collaborative team approach</li>
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