Communications & PR Executive

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Job Title: Brand PR and Corporate Communications Executive

Contract: Fixed term contract for 7 months

Irish Distillers is Ireland's leading supplier of spirits and wines and makers of some of the world's most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson, our brands have driven the global renaissance of Irish whiskey and are exported to over 130 markets across the globe. We are located across 5 locations in Ireland and are based nationwide across Cork, Dublin and Belfast. Recently, we proudly became a top 10 global spirit brand , distributing over 10 million cases across the globe. As part of Pernod Ricard, the no.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits, Irish Distillers has an extensive global distribution network.

At the core of everything we do is a passion for our craft, a commitment to sustainability and an ambition to create drinks that can be enjoyed the world over. The dynamic Communications and Corporate Affairs Function at Irish Distillers brings together a team of talented individuals with expertise across a diverse mix of disciplines from corporate and brand communications and content production, to public affairs, sustainability & responsibility strategy and internal engagement.

Adept at relationship building, message crafting and story-telling in new and innovative ways, the team is committed to protecting and promoting our reputation and developing compelling narratives and creative content about our wonderful company and brands.

Together the team sits at the heart of our company, reporting to the Chairman & CEO of Irish Distillers, and providing partnership, consultancy and support for the entire business

We are now seeking a Brand PR and Corporate Communications Executive to join this busy, dynamic team on contract basis. Working with the Brand and Corporate Communications Manager, you will execute high quality, corporate and brand communications activities across a range of channels in order to support IDL's business strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Corporate Communications:

• Corporate Content & Channel Management:
  • With the corporate communications agency, develop content for social media calendars across 3 x corporate channels
  • Define and track strategies to grow engagement on our channels
  • Storymine for content across the business to support external (and where appropriate, internal communications)
  • Manage the corporate website, including development of content and updates as required
• IDL Corporate Assets
  • Manage and update the company asset bank of images, AV content and other resources
  • Develop resources for the wider business (corporate decks etc) as required.
• Corporate Communications Projects
  • Support the Corporate Communications Manager (and lead where appropriate) on corporate communication projects.
  • Support senior spokespeople prior to interviews

Brand Communications

• Global Brand Awards:
• Manage the Annual Brand Awards logistics with the brand PR agency and Fox & Geese
• Manage the annual strategic review of the awards
• Manage the associated press materials
• Brand Press Activity:
• Manage brand PR press activity, including but not limited to, fact gathering for the agency for the development of press releases, FAQs, interview briefing documents for spokespeople etc.
• Review/editing first edits of press releases, FAQs, briefing documents etc.
• Support senior spokespeople prior to interviews
• Product Launches
• Manage shipping of samples to media
• Key media liaison at product launch events

Media Research & Reporting

• Weekly Media Hub reporting for Corporate & Brand Communications
• Media tracking to identify opportunities and challenges for Brand PR and Corporate Communications

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication skills, including strong presentation and copy writing skills
• Up to date knowledge of all emerging communication channels, media and consumer trends
• Tech savvy, with strong digital communications skills
• Strong understanding of communication's landscape, including local and global media trends
• Results orientated, innovative and creative
• Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise tasks and attention to detail
• Team player
• High energy, high creativity and ability to work under own initiative

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Educated to degree level (Honours), ideally in Communications, Marketing or related discipline;
• Minimum of 2 years + classic FMCG experience, achieved in a high performing environment (ideally within communications) with proven ability to develop strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience in agency management would be an advantage

WHAT WE OFFER

We understand our people are our special ingredient. We treat our employees with respect and offer an environment that is engaging, supportive and collaborative. We understand that employees require different supports at different stages of their working lives and our benefits, perks and programmes look to support your employee journey. We want to make you feel recognised and valued for your contribution to our shared success.

Some of offerings include;

• Hybrid working; A blended working arrangement of up to 3 days a week working from where you work best.
• Profit share: an annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the company's success.
• Allowance: an annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.
• People Development: We enable continuous development for our people at every stage of their careers through our people development, online learning, and leadership training programmes.
• Family leave: fully paid maternity, parent, and paternity leave, allowing you to spend precious time with your new family member.
• Parental Support: Our 'Reconnect' programme includes access to a workplace parenting coach, a phased return to work and a supportive environment for new parents.
• Health & Wellbeing; Our Wellbeing Programme "THRIVE" supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body and Mind.
• Charity Days: up to 2 days paid leave every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice.

Like a well-blended whiskey, we believe that diverse perspectives make us better and we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences to create together the spirit that makes us great.

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Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales of €8,448 million in FY20.

Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has developed through organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq and Vin&Sprit Pernod Ricard, which owns 16 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines.

Pernod Ricard's brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets. The Group's decentralised organisation empowers its 19,000 employees to be true on-the-ground ambassadors of its vision of "Créateurs de Convivialité." As reaffirmed by the Group's strategic plan, "Transform and Accelerate," deployed in 2018, Pernod Ricard's strategy focuses on investing in long-term, profitable growth for all stakeholders.

The Group remains true to its three founding values: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics, as illustrated by the 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), "Good times from a good place." In recognition of Pernod Ricard's strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption, it has received a Gold rating from Ecovadis.

Pernod Ricard is also a United Nation's Global Compact LEAD company.