About The Role
ICCL is the foremost civil liberties organisation in Ireland with a long and successful track record of defending human rights and civil liberties, including at times when the political climate was hostile to their protection. Fully independent of government and fearless in our advocacy for human rights, we have been at the forefront of all the key human rights debates in Irish society, making a significant impact on law, policy and public opinion.
ICCL is looking for an experienced and passionate Communications and Campaigns Officer to work closely with the Head of Communications and Development and colleagues across the organisation to drive the delivery of our communications and campaigning agenda.
Key Responsibilities
The Communications and Campaigns Officer will have the following responsibilities:
• Be an effective point of contact for media enquiries, continuously update media distribution lists, and write media releases and statements.
• Monitor media coverage of issues relevant to ICCL’s work, share with colleagues and spot opportunities for ICCL to respond and further promote its work.
• Ensure that the ICCL brand and communications guidelines are followed in all ICCL publications and communications.
• Work collaboratively with legal and policy colleagues to develop and deliver communications plans and campaigns for ICCL’s work programme and activities.
• Create content and generate ideas to support new and existing campaigns.
• Oversee a content editorial calendar for ICCL. Develop a steady stream of engaging and sharable content for all ICCL channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) to drive growth of channels and follower engagement.
• Use social media data, metrics and best practice to inform and continuously improve ICCL’s social media strategy.
• Publish ICCL content on the website.
• Coordinate communications projects, including the ICCL Human Rights Film Awards, the ICCL Annual Report and other organisational publications.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders and suppliers, e.g. graphic design, web development, etc.
• In collaboration with colleagues, coordinate ICCL events, including conferences, seminars, press conferences, photocalls, campaign launches and media opportunities.
• The successful candidate is expected to be flexible in this role and carry out other duties that may be assigned from time to time
What We Are Looking For
ICCL offers a dynamic and flexible working environment and the chance to use your skills and knowledge to make a genuine difference. Applicants will be assessed against the following requirements and are encouraged to use their applications to provide examples of how they meet these criteria.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a communications, campaigns, digital or similar role.
• An interest in and commitment to the work, mission and values of ICCL.
• Proven ability to write and edit highly engaging copy for different audiences, with demonstrable skills in being clear and concise.
• Proven ability to produce engaging social media content across different platforms.
• Self-starter excited by the potential of working in a small, fast-paced team.
• Ability to set and achieve targets with a proven ability to deliver on KPIs.
• Creative and solutions-focused with an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to find the best solutions for them.
• Ability to plan and manage competing deadlines and priorities, and to work to tight deadlines on occasion.
• Commitment and flexibility required, including a need to be available on an occasional basis for work outside of regular office hours