ESB Senior Press Officer
ESB
ESB is looking for a high performing Senior Press Officer to join Corporate and Regulatory Affairs. As a member of the Press Office team, you will deliver on implementing strategies, plans and processes for strengthening ESB’s profile in print, broadcast, digital and social media and will be part of a team responsible for the day-to-day interaction with the media and the execution of our external communications activity. The successful candidate will deliver all press office duties which include
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for creating & managing media relationships including 24/7 press office access. Researching and responding to media queries
- Writing and issuing press releases, briefings & statements and preparing messages document for press, radio and on-line content
- Facilitate media interviews with national and local media outlets and provide media training as required
- Working with all parts of the company to develop and implement agreed plans to support business strategy
- Manage numerous communication projects across all communications platforms - print, broadcast and digital
- Developing and executing strategic PR campaigns
- Keeping up to date with all issues and opportunities that impact the company
- Working with the business in delivering communication responses to crisis events
- Providing media advice to colleagues and stakeholders
- Responsible for monitoring media coverage across all platforms, analysing and reporting
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Third level qualification in PR or Communications or equivalent, including courses in creative writing, copy editing, news writing, digital & social media, and marketing
- Minimum seven years of experience in a communications/public relations role
- Media Competence in all aspects of print, broadcast, online, and social media
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good editorial skills, and the ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent organizational skills, a self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines
- Digital Proficiency - Good working knowledge of digital and social media, IT, and all applications relating to communications. Proficient with social media channels (Flickr, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Strong Technical Skills and capability with Sitefinity CMS, basic CSS, HTML, and Google Analytics
Desirable
- Experience working in a similar fast paced communications role within the energy sector and experience of dealing with crisis communications situations
- Full Clean Driving License
Location
ESB Head Office, Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2 and in line with our Smarter Working principles and flexible working.
ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.
Reporting To
This role will report to Media Relations Manager.
Why Work with Us?
- Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
- Progressive, hybrid working model
- Career development through mentoring and training
- Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
- Sports and Social Clubs
- Networking opportunities
- Credit Union
- Generous Pension
- Access to staff well-being programmes
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- Strong values-based and inclusive culture
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted