What you need to know
We are currently seeking a Communications & PR Manager for our client based in Newbridge, Co. Kildare
This is a permanent position based in Newbridge and will report to the Head of HR.
This role is to lead the communications and public relations strategy with responsibility for external communications, public relations, brand strategy and stakeholder engagement.

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Key duties and responsibilities:

• Create and develop exciting and engaging communications, marketing, and brand strategies in line with agreed budgets, goals, and objectives.

• Lead engagements with the media agency on media planning and media buying across a range of formats including print, radio, television, and digital media; managing spend across these formats.

• Working with the external PR agency and advertising team.

• Delivering marketing assets to deadline and maintaining concurrently running active campaigns.

• Measuring campaign performance and regularly reporting to stakeholders.

• Manage external communications to include consistent corporate messaging; management of account/relationship with corporate PR advisors; support to annual and sustainability reports; management of press queries; and all relevant policies and procedures.

• Manage the company’s public affairs and engage as appropriate with government bodies, TDs, and public and local representatives to ensure consistent delivery of key corporate goals and messaging.

What are we looking for?

• Level 8 Degree in Business, Marketing, or other related discipline.

• Proven experience implementing PR strategies from conception to completion.

• Proven experience in a similar role.

• Excellent organisational skills and demonstrable budget management skills as required.

• Excellent communication skills.

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