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Social Media And Communications Specialist (Remote working)

  • Location:

    Reading

  • Sector:

    Marketing

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £22000 - £26000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Catherine

  • Contact email:

    Reading.web@brookstreet.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    85774-1_1547832272

  • Published:

    about 5 years ago

  • Duration:

    6 months

  • Expiry date:

    13/02/2019

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Job Description

Social Media and Communication Specialist
Home Based (Remote working - UK BASED ONLY)
Contract until June 2019

Brook Street is currently working on behalf of our Global IT Client to recruit a Social Media and Communication Specialist This is a contract role home based and will run until 30 June 2019
As a Brook Street contractor you will be entitled to 25 days holiday per annum, 8 days paid Bank Holidays pro rota, discounted gym membership, use of the onsite health facility, access to online learning and training, free parking and an excellent subsidised restaurant.
Salary: dependant on experience plus 5% End of contract Bonus
Job Description
We are looking for someone who is passionate about Information Technology, cloud computing technologies and skillful at writing impactful stories. This is an excellent opportunity for a communication professional that wants to make an impact and create fans in an exciting area where the business is leading and innovating.
The role will be filled by an ambitious storyteller who has an interest with current technologies and can navigate the complex cloud IT landscape. We are looking for someone who can identify compelling stories on social media that showcase our partners solving customer challenges using cloud technologies.
Cloud computing represent one of the most important evolution of the technology industry and a strategic priority.
The social media and communication specialist will represent the voice of the General Manager for the One Commercial Partner and its leadership team in Western Europe.
Key Responsibilities
" Scan various social networks including the web, LinkedIn, or Facebook to identify lighthouse projects called out by our Partners.
" Write and manage blogposts on behalf of the General Manager for the One Commercial Partner organization to showcase our partners solving customer challenges using cloud technologies.
" Help gather compelling stories and talking points for the quarterly internal newsletter to communicate partner solutions, celebrate wins and share with our sellers the focus area of the One Commercial Partner organization.
" Develop and deliver the right story and content for various audience - including sellers, business leaders, developers and technical evangelists.
" Work closely with Western Europe external communication team to ensure all messages are telling a consistent story
" Provide content creation and support leadership team with partner events


Candidate Requirements
Top three Skills
1. English Speaker- Strong written communication skills.
2. Understanding of IT and knowledge/experience with social media (desired)
3. Strong communicator with previous experience in communication agency, publications, web or social media

We are also looking for candidates to also have the following skills/requirements:
" Strong communicator with previous experience in communication agency, publications, web or social media
" Real passion for Information Technology and Cloud Technology
" Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate internally with multiple people and work across virtual teams
" Able to synthesize and state in simple business terms stories and meaning associated with complex IT projects and cloud computing technologies
" Ability to present in front of stakeholders and senior leadership team
" Drive for results no matter what barriers exist. Positive, self-motivated and can-do attitude
" Bachelor`s degree required. Education, knowledge and experience in broad-based business management, communication or journalism

Deadline: 10am Tuesday 22nd January 2019

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