Communications Officer

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Communications Officer to join Derby City Council on an initialo 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is a hybrid based role working 1 day per week in the Derby City Council office. Key Responsibilities * Develop and deliver creative, insight-led communication and marketing campaigns that support the Council's priorities and objectives. * Write engaging news articles, press releases, media statements, website content and promotional materials. * Manage media enquiries and build positive relationships with local, regional and national press. * Organise and attend media events and photocalls, acting as a key point of contact for journalists. * Support the delivery of internal communications across a range of platforms. * Create engaging content for digital channels, including social media and website updates. * Film and edit short-form video content where required. * Monitor campaign performance and identify opportunities to improve engagement and reach Requirements * Previous experience working in a Communications, PR, Marketing or Media role. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality content for a variety of audiences. Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you