External Communications Writer

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We’re looking for an experienced Communications Writer, based in either Auckland or Palmerston North.

Summary about this job

Public Relations & Corporate Affairs

Company: Fletcher Building Limited

Location: Manawatu

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +64-6-454-5882

Fax: +64-3-459-8201

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Detail information about job External Communications Writer. Terms and conditions vacancy

Brand new role - own it and grow it!
Join a tight-knit, savvy communications team
Full-time, permanent role based either in Auckland or Palmerston North

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. Many people have built great careers with Higgins over the last 50 years. As a member of the Higgins Green Team that opportunity is open to you as we work, grow and have fun together building tomorrows New Zealand.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Communications Writer, based in either Auckland or Palmerston North, to work within our Brand and Communications team who can build and maintain a consistent public profile of Higgins.

This exciting hands on role will be responsible for communicating programmes, accomplishments, activities and/or points of view across a multitude of online and other media platforms.

Previous experience in this industry would be a real bonus, but if you are committed and willing to work hard, your content writing and other online written content will demonstrate the maturity and experience we are seeking in a team that is looking for more capability in this space.

Main areas of involvement:

• Building the Higgins profile by regular release of stories to engage our target audiences across both traditional and social media – throughout New Zealand in Fiji.

• Manage Higgins social media

• Coordinate and write Higgins Industry award submissions

• Build a stronger recruitment brand through the promotion of Higgins to prospective employees

• Build staff engagement and pride in working for Higgins

• Uncover and share our good news stories!

Skills and experience required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification – in marketing, advertising, communications or a related discipline

• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management

• Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms

• A wide degree of creativity

• Experience with how to pitch stories to media

How to apply

If you enjoy helping bringing ideas and content to fruition click on the Apply Now button, or call Jeanette Herbst on 09 525 9257 for a confidential discussion.

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