Production & Communications Officer

GMB's North-East, Yorkshire & Humber Region is a large and diverse region, currently seeking applications for a Production & Communications Officer.

The successful candidate can and will be asked to undertake all elements of the role. Please note however that the main focus of this role will be responsibility for the development and rollout of a digital organising strategy, including production and distribution of digital content to support and promote GMB campaigns, social media engagement and multimedia production to include devising, developing and producing video content. The post holder will need to attend multiple events and activities across the region, often at short notice.

The successful candidates will:

Design and produce professional print publications to support and advance GMB campaigns for the Region, sections and activists.

Design and produce member communications to support industrial and political campaigns, ballots and in raising workplace issues.

Commission and work with external design and print companies where in house provision is not available.

Commission, edit and write articles for the Regional website and other editorial content as and when required.

Ensure that the Regional website and all digital content and social media are up to date and responsive to current events and member enquiries, to include Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp groups

Administer Regional social media activity and implement strategies to grow audiences and email lists, and increase digital presence.

Monitor trends in social media tools, trends and applications and appropriately apply that knowledge to our communication channels.

Produce campaign essentials, often on short timescales, such as emails, info graphics, leaflets, videos and microsites.

Design and produce materials for rallies and events.

Organise events in relation to upcoming campaigns - booking of rooms, advertising, gaining quotes from potential suppliers.

Attend events as and when required to promote the GMB NEYH Region.

An element of unsocial hours is to be expected.

• Be able to work on their own initiative to undertake duties in a professional and efficient manner.
• Have an understanding of the GMB Union, other Trade Unions as well as commitment to the wider Trade Union and Labour Movement.
• Applicants must also be prepared to work in a team, and the successful candidate would display strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in challenging environments.

On a personal basis, the applicant would need to display energy, enthusiasm, resilience, commitment, and an ability to use their initiative.

In return, we offer excellent terms and benefits, including:

Final Salary Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Childcare Assistance Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Holiday Allowance

Eye Care Claim Back Scheme

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Annual Health Check

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