Venue & Events Communications Officer

Tau ake ra te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te akau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mou, he pou hononga mou, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia u - haumi e, hui e, taiki e!Te Turanga | About the roleAs the Venue & Events Communications Officer you'll be inspiring and informing our community about the diverse range of events in our city and building awareness of the kaupapa of The Historic Village.Collaborating with internal teams and external partners, you'll craft strategic communication plans and compelling content to engage community and media around city events and The Historic Village.We're a passionate and fun Venue & Events team who work hard and put the community at the heart of everything we do.Key elements of this position will include:Developing communication plans and implementing activity including writing and disseminating publicity and operational materials,Writing and pitching stories where you get to own and shape the narrative,Responding to enquiries from public and media,Creating written and video content for a variety of channels, including social media,Collaborating with Venues & Event team managers to produce internal communications and reporting that celebrates the work of the team. Nga Pukenga | What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you'll bring:Quick and excellent writing skills along with superior grammar, A track record of getting stories covered in the media,Ability to create engaging content,Ability to spot a good story,Strong relationship skills,At least five year's communications experience,Degree or diploma in communications, journalism, or public relations. To Tatou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City CouncilTauranga City Council is one of Tauranga's largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities. Te Tukanga | How to applyIf you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you.