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Form of workAbout the role
This support role in our Co-operative Public Relations team will enable the smooth running of the team, our virtual newsroom and the co-operative's own corporate channels, including the Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island websites and LinkedIn channels.
Reporting to the Channel and Content Manager - with a strong focus on organising and scheduling content - you'll support this wide community to collaborate, create and publish stories that serve to protect, promote, and maintain the reputation of Foodstuffs' corporate and retail brands in Media, Foodstuffs' websites and social (LinkedIn) channels.
About you
Our ideal candidate is a dedicated organiser of people and information - and up for the challenge of keeping the news flowing through one of New Zealand's busiest corporate news-rooms. If you have excellent communication skills, an interest in mainstream and social media platforms - and a passion for people and process, we want to meet you.
Initiative, love working in a team, a dedicated organiser of people and information - and a committed continuous improver
A head for systems and processes
Agility to prioritise and collaborate, able to easily switch gears as we prepare for the expected and respond to the unexpected dealings that come with many stakeholders
Some financial acumen - Team budgeting and invoicing reconciliation
Diplomacy - comfortable talking to and communicating with senior internal stakeholders including and with external stakeholders including journalists and publishers and not afraid to speak up to get results
Confidence with social media, creating, compiling, and posting content on a business-to-business platforms.
Co-ordination, scheduling and delivery of content to owned channels
Organized planner who can develop systems, processes, and spreadsheets to ensure multiple stakeholders are on track and focused to delivery plan
Some backend website work - uploads to websites - checking images - swapping content
LinkedIn - an understanding of social platforms and creating content for a B2B audience
Storytelling and written skills a bonus but not essential
The ability to work autonomously and ensure your tasks are completed on time
You'll be flexible providing 1st on call cover at weekends and public holiday (this responsibility is shared between the five team members) and we'll need you to be there when it's an 'all hands-on deck' crisis response situation.
How You'll Benefit
You'll become part of the Foodstuffs family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:
Subsidised meals when at the office
- Private health insurance
- Remote and flexible work
- Employee Assistance Program
- An opportunity to work and develop within one of New Zealand's largest businesses.
About Us
A kiwi success story - our co-operatives, Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island are 100% New Zealand owned and operated. A part of almost every community in NZ, we've come from humble beginnings and have grown to become one of New Zealand's largest and most thriving businesses. We believe it's our people, our drive to anticipate what our customers want and need - and our commitment to be Here for NZ - that sets us apart.
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