Are you a talented digital communications specialist?We're looking for an experienced and creative digital advisor to build online engagement and connect with our community through our various channels. The role, which encompasses both digital and traditional channels, offers an exciting opportunity for someone innovative, high-energy, and ready to hit the ground running.As a communications professional, you'll manage the council's digital channels and use your strong writing and photography/videography skills to create accurate and engaging content.This is a rewarding and varied position in a busy communications team. The role enhances the council's reputation through visual and written storytelling. From social media and print advertising to radio and everything in between, you'll champion our brand for the organisation.The organisation is a stimulating place to work with community-focused, statutory and regulatory responsibilities. We work hard with our partners and the community to address complex issues across a broad range of programmes.Environment Southland offers flexible working hours; generous leave provisions - three days wellbeing leave, 12 days sick leave; income protection insurance, free flu shots, free parking, an active social club and a relocation allowance.Environment Southland's office is based in Invercargill, which is both a go-ahead and laid-back city with lots of new developments. It has great schools, parks, sports amenities, a polytechnic, affordable housing, good shopping, and great cafés and pubs. Southland has two national parks - Fiordland and Rakiura Stewart Island as well as the beautiful Catlins on its doorstep. Holiday getaways; adventure, water- and snow-sport fun are just a drive away - two hours to Queenstown, three to Wanaka and one to the Catlins.Our communications team delivers the full range of strategic and tactical communication functions, including managing conventional and digital channels, events, internal communications, external communications/reputation and news media management, promotions and marketing, and campaign delivery.This is a full-time, permanent position offering an initial remuneration in the range of $73,350.-$77,425.If doing meaningful work with other motivated, positive people in an organisation that is always striving to make a difference in the community sounds like you, be sure to get in touch.Visit our recruitment hub to apply for this position and upload your CV and cover letter.Applications close 19 May 2024Applications Close: 19 May 2024
