Reports to:
Communications Manager, UTV Ireland Purpose of Job:
To assist in the development and implementation of a high profile pro-active communications programme for UTV Ireland.

Main Duties:

• To contribute to communications and marketing plans for UTV Ireland and other Group companies in Ireland as required
• To handle media enquiries and prepare responses within given deadlines
• To implement communications and marketing campaigns
• To prepare and coordinate programme material, write press releases, social media and other publicity material
• To develop and maintain productive relationships with the media and other organisations
• To organise programme launches and other UTV Ireland corporate events, assisting with invitations, managing RSVPs, coordinating and leading UTV promotional teams at events
• To identify and maximise sponsorship opportunities
• To coordinate internal communications with Heads of Departments – write weekly team briefs; update Intranet; organise staff events
• To manage viewer interaction; answer phone enquiries and write / draft responses to letters and emails
• To manage media monitoring and alert management to items which impact on UTV Ireland and
• To manage TV schedules and programme billings
• To maintain corporate/media basis
• To set up and attend photocalls and manage photographic files
• To manage merchandising
• To facilitate tours of UTV Studios in Dublin
• To manage Communications Department administration, filing, travel bookings
• To assist in the development of the UTV Ireland website/social media
• To represent UTV as required and to participate in the full range of group activities as required
• To support Communications Manager as required