Press Officer

Press Officer

• Manage enquiries from journalists and other media contacts in a professional and timely manner

• Prepare press releases, reports and information updates for all media outlets

• Assist in planning and organising media events, interviews and press conferences, providing the appropriate briefing notes and information

• Manage a number of journalistic service contracts, monitoring and reporting on the service provision

• Monitor and report on relevant coverage of racing and our client across all media platforms

• Co-ordinate the design, printing and distribution of corporate publications

• Research the political, economic, social and legal environment affecting the Irish racing industry

• Manage the online press office section within the website, coordinating and implementing regular content updates

• Other Ad hoc duties as required to support the Marketing/Digital Marketing Team
• Two to three years’ experience in a busy press office coupled with first-class writing ability, proof-reading and editing skills
• Thorough understanding of digital communications and the integration of social media in the press office function.

• and provide social media cover

• Third level qualification in Public Relations or Journalism
• Thorough understanding and knowledge Irish racing industry
• Passion for the racing industry with flexibility in terms of hours to attend occasional race meetings

Job Type: Contract

Salary: €43,000.00 /year

Please apply here.