Te Turanga | About the role As 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 succeed To 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.Tauranga 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.
If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Sarah Dyck at ****** Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click 'Apply' at the bottom of this page and follow the link.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate. Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact. Reference # 28051 Posted on 03 May 2024
Closes on 26 May 2024 23:55
Location(s) CBD
Expertise Arts and Events, Community services and Development, Iwi/Public engagement and Relations, Marketing and Communications
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