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Employer:

Nautilus International


Specialism:

Shore-based


Location:

UK


Location type:

Shore


Rank:

Trainee/graduate


Posted:

10 months ago


Closing date:

30 June 2023

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Job title:            Communications Assistant
Reporting to:   
Communications Manager
Contract:          
One-year internship
Location:           Wallasey (Liverpool) or London
Salary:                £23,000 per annum

Background

The Communications department is responsible for representing the internal and external messaging of maritime Trade Union Nautilus International.

Job Role

The one-year internship is an exciting opportunity for a creative and hardworking digital-native looking for a well-rounded introduction to professional communications.

The Communications Assistant will support the wider team. You can expect to gain hands-on experience in internal and external comms, social media marketing, PR and journalism. No coffee-making required!

Key Accountabilities

  • Support comms department staff in their roles, including researching, writing, editing and posting content on social media, online and in print, as required
  • Manage social media accounts and assist the communications team to build social communities for Nautilus members
  • Assist in the development and ongoing management of internal (email and intranet) communications
  • Handle incoming calls, post and email communications, directing them to the most appropriate team member
  • Write news, features, interviews and any other content as required
  • Attend and report on industry events as required
  • Perform any other duty as directed by the Communications Manager

Ideal Experience, Attitude and Interests

  • Graduate level (or equivalent) education or training with interest in PR, communications or journalism
  • Interest in learning about the maritime industry
  • Interest in the Trade Union movement
  • Digital native deeply embedded in social media platforms
  • Working knowledge of Content Management Systems (CMS)
  • Excellent timekeeping
  • You are a confident go-getter with a 'can-do' attitude

Deadline for applications: June 30 2023

To apply: jobs@nautilusint.org

For further information please contact Nautilus International Head of HR Heather Wood hwood@Nautilusint.org

Nautilus International is the trade union and professional organisation for maritime professionals at sea and ashore. We represent 20,000 maritime professionals including ship masters (captains), officers, officer trainees (cadets) and shipping industry personnel, such as ship pilots, inland navigation workers, vessel traffic services operators (similar to air traffic control), harbourmasters, seafarers in the oil and gas industry, and shore-based staff. Nautilus International is an equal opportunity employer. 

Apply for this job

The one-year internship is an exciting opportunity for a creative and hardworking digital-native looking for a well-rounded introduction to professional communications. The Communications Assistant will support the wider team. You can expect to gain hands-on experience in internal and external comms, social media marketing, PR and journalism. No coffee-making required!

Apply now

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