Communications Executive

This Communications Executive role in Dover supports a logistics marketing team, protecting and promoting the company's reputation, commercial objectives and corporate communications across internal and external channels. You will develop and deliver press releases, thought leadership articles, case studies and other corporate communications content, identify newsworthy stories and PR opportunities, and support proactive media engagement by building relationships with journalists, publications and industry contacts. You will also coordinate industry award submissions, gathering supporting information and producing compelling entries. The position suits someone with PR or communications experience who can produce high-quality written content, identify compelling stories and deliver communications activity independently. Salary is £28,000 to £32,000 per annum.

Communications Executive

We are seeking a commercially minded Communications Executive to join a logistics marketing team, supporting the company's reputation, commercial objectives and corporate communications across internal and external channels.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in PR or communications who can produce high-quality written content, identify compelling stories and deliver communications activity independently within a fast-paced commercial environment.

Benefits include a salary of £28,00032,0000, pension contribution scheme, death-in-service benefit, annual leave, employee rewards scheme, wellness and mental health assistance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver press releases, thought leadership articles, case studies and other corporate communications content.
• Identify newsworthy stories and relevant PR opportunities to promote company expertise, achievements and industry insight.
• Support proactive media engagement, building and maintaining relationships with journalists, publications and relevant industry contacts.
• Coordinate industry award submissions, gathering supporting information and producing compelling entries.
• Deliver internal communications, including company announcements, leadership updates and employee communications.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations and other departments to identify stories, gather information and ensure communications accurately reflect business activity.
• Maintain consistent corporate messaging across internal and external communications, in line with brand guidelines.
• Monitor and report on PR and communications activity, identifying opportunities to improve reach, engagement and effectiveness.
• Manage day-to-day communications activity independently, ensuring content is accurate, engaging and delivered to deadlines.

About You

• Practical experience in a PR, communications or related role, with a proven ability to produce high-quality written content for different audiences.
• Experience in B2B communications or the logistics sector would be advantageous.
• Excellent written English, with strong copywriting, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience producing press releases, case studies and thought leadership content, alongside an understanding of media relations.
• Ability to identify newsworthy stories and translate complex information into clear, compelling communications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with colleagues, senior stakeholders, journalists and external contacts.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities.
• Proactive, resourceful and commercially aware, with the initiative, curiosity and judgement to identify opportunities and develop new ideas.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the tenacity and work ethic to operate effectively in a fast-moving commercial environment.

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