Communications Officer

Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Communications Officer for a 6 month contract, on a weekly hybrid arrangement to Edinburgh.Daily rate of £150 - £200, depending on experienceInside of IR35, Umbrella onlyContract could extendMonday - Friday working hoursThe Role: Working within the public sector supporting policies and ministerial decisions, this role would suit someone with an interest in politics. You will be supporting on important issues such as the cost of living, global economic uncertainty, climate emergency and public services.Responsibilities:Support strategic communications planning and provide advice to senior stakeholders on maximising audience reach for significant announcements.Initiatives and events across media, digital and social channels.Deliver media relations activities including drafting, publishing and promoting press releases and other written contentPlanning and coordinating media opportunities and content-capture eventsResponding to requests for information, official comment and interviews.Create, publish and evaluate engaging digital content, including photography and video, across social media and online channels.Contribute to the development and delivery of communications campaigns, working closely with marketing, digital and insight teams.Participate in an out-of-hours media duty rota, including evening, weekend and public holiday cover as required.Essential Criteria: Demonstrable ability to build and maintain ..... full job details .....