Communications Assistant Intern (6 month FTC)
HarperCollins Publishers
- Closing: 11:59pm, 14th Aug 2022 BST
Perks and benefits
Work from home option
Healthcare
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Extra holiday
Professional development
Mentoring/coaching
Paid volunteer days
Flexible benefits scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Candidate happiness
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Job Description
Introduction to the role
We are looking for a Communications Assistant to support the Communications Director and Communications Manager on all corporate communications matters, with special responsibilities for creating content for our enhanced intranet and corporate websites and running the company’s corporate Twitter account.
This is a varied role in a small and busy team working at the centre of the business, responsible for working with sister companies and editorial divisions as well as supporting the various projects within the communications department. This includes working on external communications, communications to staff in our five offices and supporting our CSR and environmental activities and our varied events programme.
Key Accountabilities
External communications and social media
Manage the @HarperCollinsUK Twitter account
Work with the divisional marketing and publicity teams
Monitor main the Communications@HarperCollins.co.uk inbox
Internal communications
Responsible for drafting internal communications
Write news stories for company intranet
Liaise with key contacts across the company for content generation
Monitor
Corporate Website
Maintain corporate website content
Executive Brief
Research and compile the weekly round-up of newspaper cuttings, company announcements and key events for the Exec Board
CSR and Environment
Work with the comms team to implement charitable strategies and campaigns
Support the work of the Environmental steering group
Events
Assist the comms team with implementation of internal and external events programm
Media Monitoring
Collate and maintain information such as prize winners and bestseller lists
Compile daily media round-ups
Skills required
An excellent storyteller and able to demonstrate an ability to write articles, feature stories, and communications pieces
Ability to communicate confidently at all levels
Basic design skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Wordpress, preferable but not essential
Experience in management of social media accounts, preferable but not essential
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to respect confidentiality at all times
Benefits
Hybrid working model (2+ days in the office)
26 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)
Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Private healthcare cover and life assurance
Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal
Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme
Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work and Pride at HC
Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes
Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers
Gym membership discount
Onsite physiotherapy (London only)
Charitable donation matching and volunteering day
We're a certified Carbon Neutral company
Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books
Subsidised canteen and retail discounts
Onsite prayer room
The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking internships or entry level positions. For more information visit https://www.btbs.org/
Removing bias from the hiring process
Applications closed Sun 14th Aug 2022
Removing bias from the hiring process
- Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
- You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review
Applications closed Sun 14th Aug 2022