Communications & Media Executive
Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London (with UK travel and potential overnight stays)
About Us
With over 115,000 members in 140 countries, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession since 1847.
We strive to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, promoting engineering, informing opinion and encouraging innovation.
We are Investors in People (IIP) Gold accredited, which reflects our organisation's commitment to our employees who are a vital part of supporting our engineers.
We are now looking for a Communications & Media Executive to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Role
As a Communications & Media Executive, you'll work on enhancing our presence and engagement across our communications channels, amplifying our organisation's initiatives and achievements.
You'll produce real-time content at key events, deliver communications campaigns and create engaging social media content for the whole organisation. You'll also handle media inquiries and manage press releases, maintaining strong media relationships.
Monitoring social media interactions, you will ensure the delivery of consistent, impactful communications that align with our strategic objectives and strengthen our public image.
Additionally, you will:
- Manage social media content scheduling and publishing
- Create and publish original, high-quality written and visual social media content
- Advise colleagues and members on social media best practice
- Manage the social media inbox
- Produce weekly and monthly reports on relevant metrics and implement data-driven improvements
About You
To be considered as our Communications & Media Executive, you will need:
- A track record of exploring new techniques to enhance social media content and engagement
- Demonstrable proficiency in managing and enhancing social media platforms to create compelling content
- Proficiency in digital design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Photoshop
- Skills in creating and editing short video content for social platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts
- The ability to apply analytics tools to evaluate and report on the effectiveness of communication campaigns and social media strategies
- Excellent writing and visual communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organisational and time management skills
- A degree-level education or equivalent professional experience
Please note, the successful candidate must be willing and able to undertake occasional travel to attend relevant events. This may require overnight stays.
The Benefits
- Salary circa £36,000 per annum depending on experience
- 26 days' holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Benefits including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance and private health cover
- Continuous training and career development
- A range of wellbeing benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance
This is an incredible opportunity for a social media professional with a track record of enhancing content and engagement to step into an exciting role with our dedicated organisation.
You'll have the chance to play a vital part in amplifying our organisation's achievements and impact, creating a range of compelling and engaging content to strengthen our presence.
What's more, you'll be working in our iconic building in the heart of London, all whilst contributing to the success of a globally influential institution.
Ready to make a real impact in the world of engineering communication? Apply today!
The closing date for this role is the 18th July 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Social Media Executive, Internal Communications Executive, Marketing and Social Media Executive, Social Media and PR Executive, Marketing Communications Executive, Social Media Assistant, or Communications Executive.
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