Campaigns & Communications Officer

Based at the central London head office of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Campaigns & Communications Officer will work under the direction of the Senior Campaigns and Communications Officer, to help promote the work and interests of the Union.

This role will have the following responsibilities:

• Plan, administer, organise and deliver NUJ campaigns
• Maximise positive media coverage of issues important to the union.
• Provide articles, news releases, quotes and media briefings for NUJ officials and members etc.
• Respond to media queries in a timely manner, whilst liaising with union officials where required.
• Ensure that the Union's website:
  • reflects current union priorities
  • is regularly updated
  • remains a key tool for delivering the union's communication and organising priorities
  • attracts new recruits
  • encourages members to engaged in union activities
• Create varied, engaging content to relay the union's messages and campaigns across all relevant social media platforms and develop the union's presence.
• Provide communication support to the Union's industrial and geographic sectors to ensure a consistent and effective approach.
• Ensure that the Union's geographic diversity and work across the UK and Ireland is properly reflected in all aspects of our communications.
• Work as part of a team to coordinate and drive the Union's work in parliament, including:
  • liaison with politicians
  • ensure the cross-party group works effectively
  • contribute to appropriate briefings and strategy papers.
• Assist in the preparation of the Union's responses to consultations, whilst ensuring they are researched and submitted in a timely fashion, using all opportunities to pursue and advance the NUJ's policies and strategic priorities.
• Support the department's working with members, lobby groups and other external partners to advance the Union's agreed priorities and campaigns.
• Produce and develop editorial content, writing and commissioning as required, including:
  • NUJ Informed
  • NUJ Active
  • NUJ Branch
  • opinion pieces and articles on behalf of the General Secretary or officials as required.
• Enhance communication between the Union's head office, its officials, members, chapels, branches and other structures, through a variety of means, including the use of newsletters, email network, bulletins etc. and work to ensure union bodies are aware of key union campaigns.
• Assist in the development of high-quality communication and campaign material, including leaflets, posters, briefings, toolkits, reflecting the union's campaigning and organising priorities, seeing through projects from concept to publication
• Monitor communication and campaign priorities, contributing to strategy planning after each delegate meeting and along with the Senior Communications & Editorial Officer , ensure that the resulting work is carried out throughout the following cycle.
• Provide updates on departmental work and initiatives, through comprehensive written reports to the National Executive Council (NEC), its relevant sub-committees and other NUJ councils.
• Ensure the smooth-running of the department's work and delivery of strategic priorities by working effectively and in partnership with department colleagues.
• Under the direction of the General Secretary, assist in all other general work of the Campaigns & Communications Department.
• Attend NEC, its sub committees, branch, chapel and other daytime or evening meetings as required.
• Work alongside all NUJ industrial officials to achieve departmental aims and objectives.
• Abide by all NUJ policies, in particular, those addressing equality and ethical issues.
• Undertake duties as directed by the General Secretary or, in their absence, the Assistant General Secretary.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A commitment to trade unions, their aims, and an understanding of the issues facing journalists Experience developing campaigns from concept to delivery Demonstrable experience of producing high quality multimedia content on social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and X Proven experience of updating websites Experience using Mailchimp or a similar email communication platform Experience using Survey Monkey or an alternative online survey platform to create surveys and conduct analysis Excellent writing and research skills Experience drafting high quality editorial content including articles for publication Prioritising and working to deadlines Proven administrative and organisational skills Ability to engage with a wide variety of partner organisations including MPs, trade unions and campaign groups Practical use of MS Office suite Fast and accurate typing An excellent telephone manner An understanding of equality matters Effortless organisational skills A good understanding of the implications of the Data Protection Regulation 2018 on the role Basic employment law Discretion A proactive approach to the working day professional, friendly and team oriented when dealing with colleagues and members alike Initiative and self-motivation A desire to get involved

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