Communications Assistant

The role will involve contributing to press releases and writing website articles. You will also be undertaking communications administrative work, including updating mailing lists, updating the communications calendar and recording and presenting communications metrics to the Communications Manager.

Average starting salary

Above National Minimum Wage

Average hours per week

40 Hours

Job availability

High

Experience

None

What you’ll do

Day-to-day tasks

  • Create, own and deliver a comprehensive and creative comms strategy that aligns with the company’s strategic vision.
  • Provide administrative support for general comms activities.

Who you’ll work with

  • PR Manager
  • Social Media Executive
  • Communications Manager

Skills & Knowledge

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Provide a high level of confidentiality.
  • A creative thinker and communicator, qualified in PR, comms, marketing or similar.

How to get into this role

You will have a passion for sport, ideally have an agency background and an understanding of horseracing would be desirable. Creative thinking, strong writing skills, attention to detail and a wide range of media contacts are essential.

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