Junior Associate – Message Matters

Message Matters is seeking a junior associate to help us meet the needs of a diverse range of clients. For the right candidate, this is a significant professional development opportunity in the early stages of their career in communications. The successful candidate will have strong communications, writing and organisational skills, as well as a keen sense of professionalism when working alongside others. Knowledge of and interest in Scottish public affairs and public policy is desirable.

You’ll be helping us meet the diverse needs of our growing client base, as part of our team of excellent communicators. You’ll be itching to learn and grow your credentials in a business that encourages creativity and rewards success.

  • Full-time role
  • Hybrid working arrangement with local and regional travel when required
  • Good holiday and pension entitlement
  • Salary negotiable

Role Profile and Competencies

Essential

  • Undergraduate degree qualified, particularly in any field related to communications or public policy.
  • Excellent writing and communications skills, and attention to detail.
  • Experience of digital communications or marketing.
  • Experience of web content administration, wordpress/oxygen development, and search engine optimisation and analytics.
  • Experience with the main social media platforms.
  • Knowledge of the Office package (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

Desirable

  • Postgraduate degree, in communications, public affairs or public policy, or work experience in one of those areas.
  • Experience using a customer relationship management system (CRMS) and e-newsletter software (i.e. NationBuilder, Constant Contact, or Mailchimp).
  • Experience in graphic design.
  • Familiarity with any of the following programs/platforms: WordPress, Hootsuite, Canva, Wakelet.
  • Experience of project management or program delivery.
  • Knowledge of, or interest in, public policy and the news agenda.

Indicative Responsibilities

You’ll be helping us meet the diverse needs of our growing client base, as part of our team of excellent communicators. You’ll be confident and itching to learn and grow your credentials in a business that encourages creativity and rewards success.

Communications

  • Management of website, CRMS, and newsletter editors ( WordPress, Constant Contact).
  • Management and updating of website content across client websites.
  • Management of website design updates with our website designers.
  • Management of and posting on social media accounts (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) on behalf of clients.
  • Preparation of newsletters and event bulletins.
  • Preparation of copy for articles, press releases, blogs or reports as required.
  • Creation of social media content as required.
  • Provision of multi-channel communications support for campaigns, award programmes and major events/conferences
  • Recording and monitoring of web and social media analytics; provision of regular updates to clients.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Engaging in regular strategic dialogue with clients’ partner organisations and key stakeholders regarding their communications priorities.
  • Engagement with and sharing content from clients’ members and wider networks.
  • Liaising with external PR associates on media relations and communications where appropriate.
  • Handling communications-related public queries.

Additional

  • Project management and programme development of campaigns, awards and policy resources in conjunction with other team members.
  • Remaining attuned to and working closely with other team members on their activities, providing input from a communications perspective.
  • Potential ad-hoc additional support where required, such as minute-taking and organisation of meetings.

To apply

Please send a CV and short cover letter explaining your interest in the role and experience in relation to the role’s profile and competencies to us

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