Communications Officer - News and External Affairs

You will be responsible forsupporting the development and delivery ofpublic health communications strategies and communications plans in Public Health Wales. The main duties of this job are: • Respond to media enquiries, brief and pitch stories to journalists; manage events, press conferences, photo calls and visits; and respond to communications enquiries from agencies and key external and internal stakeholders. • Commission, write, edit, proof read, co-ordinate complex internal and external publications, patient/client leaflets and advice documents; write press releases, articles; oversee print and distribution. • Develop, implement and evaluate communications projects. • Provide communications and marketing communications advice to managers, staff, committees. • Engage with local government, the third sector, the public and other stakeholders in relation to public health. Candidates will be assessed on skills, behaviours, knowledge and attitude relevant to the role. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and welcome applicants who wish to work on a flexible basis. You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be responsible forsupporting the development and delivery ofpublic health communications strategies and communications plans in Public Health Wales. The main duties of this job are: • Respond to media enquiries, brief and pitch stories to journalists; manage events, press conferences, photo calls and visits; and respond to communications enquiries from agencies and key external and internal stakeholders. • Commission, write, edit, proof read, co-ordinate complex internal and external publications, patient/client leaflets and advice documents; write press releases, articles; oversee print and distribution. • Develop, implement and evaluate communications projects. • Provide communications and marketing communications advice to managers, staff, committees. • Engage with local government, the third sector, the public and other stakeholders in relation to public health. Candidates will be assessed on skills, behaviours, knowledge and attitude relevant to the role. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and welcome applicants who wish to work on a flexible basis. You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.