Casanovas Recruitment Solutions

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions have an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Content and PR Coordinator to join a vibrant and dynamic company with people and community at it’s heart! This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and thriving company in their Colchester location within the marketing team, as a Content and PR Coordinator within this company you can expect a culture where employees are invested in and offers genuine career progression.

The role:

The Content and PR Coordinator will need to be a confident individual whose responsibilities will include editing, improving and proof-reading SEO copy (blogs, web pages and news stories) email newsletters, advertorial, marketing and event literature and occasionally award and tender submissions. This in demand role, will suit an enthusiastic individual with previous experience in content editing, proof reading and literature coordinator The role will be based in the Colchester office with the opportunity to work from home is desired, in line with the company’s flexible working guidelines.

Day to day in the role:

• Proof reading (with an eye on SEO) the company’s website, blogs, articles and email newsletter content to a high standard.
• Assisting with other content, for example, social media posts, when required
• Writing and distributing press releases – both reactive and strategic, with a focus on digital reach and liaising with the press
• Working with the company’s creative agency to coordinate advertising – producing adverts and advertorial to deadline, proof reading and checking artwork
• Coordinating the production of marketing literature and supporting the events team in the production of event materials
• Involvement in running campaigns
• Coordination of annual directory submissions, and ad hoc award and tender/bid submissions
• Working with marketing colleagues, explore other content avenues e.g. podcasts, video
• Ad hoc business development projects

Required skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• A proof reading/editing or English Language qualification or proven previous experience and consistency in this type of role
• A good understanding of SEO editorial and digital copy-writing skills
• Have a good understanding of the set up of a press release
• Proven experience of working to deadlines with excellent attention to detail and accuracy 
• Be receptive and positive to change and critique
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Additional holiday day at Christmas
• Availability to accrue up to 2 days flexi leave per year
• Offer to purchase up to 3 additional days leave per year
• Paid staff “volunteer” days – for a charity or community project
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption package
• Dress for your day policy
• Professional development and training
• Pension and life Assurance
• Income protection and scheme and private health cover
• Long service awards
• Staff legal fees
• Employee well-being commitment
• Events and social aspects