Communications Officer

Key Tasks:

Digital Marketing

• To assist in the successful promotion of the Athletics NI events, including Track & Field, Cross Country and Road Running.
• Maintain and update the website and ensure the effective use of Facebook, Twitter and other social media throughout the organisation.
• To help create content for Athletics NI social media channels and websites, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
• To assist in the development of a Club Marketing project, to support clubs in their digital media and marketing and to create materials for this project.
• Monitor the Athletics NI social media channels and respond to queries appropriately.
• Provide the Membership & Communications Manager with monthly social media reports and statistics
• Assist in the implementation of the Athletics NI Marketing & Communications Strategy
• Updating and maintaining marketing databases, ensuring that all GDPR compliance is adhered to

Participation Events

• Work in conjunction with the Events Manager and the Admin & Events Assistant to ensure that Athletics NI’s key Championships and events are promoted successfully and are appropriately branded
• Preparation of race packs and organising pack collection in conjunction with the Admin & Events Assistant
• Attendance at events to undertake administrative and digital marketing duties (this may involve working away from normal base and at weekends)
• Ensure all event information is updated accurately and uploaded to the website in adequate time
• Ensure timely communications via email and social media to Athletics NI clubs and wider membership in relation to Athletics NI’s events and programmes

General

• Undertake vocational training, where appropriate to the post, including participating in the Rank Foundation ‘Action Learning Set’ meetings and the annual networking conference 
• Work efficiently and calmly to tight deadlines
• Work as part of a team to implement Athletics NI’s strategy contributing to the development of Athletics NI and participate in organisational training, staff reviews, CPD etc.
• This job description is not regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as there may be other duties and responsibilities associated with the post which Athletics NI may require the post holder to perform from time to time in the implementation of its policies
• Perform other duties as may be required