Senior Communications Officer

Senior Communications Officer

Location:

London (hybrid)
Salary expectation: £35,000 to £40,000
Final date to receive applications:
Tuesday 1st September
This is a full-time role

The ISM is now looking for an experienced and talented Senior Communications Officer to join our team, reporting to the Head of Sales & Marketing. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding writer and communications professional to help raise the profile of the ISM, promote the value of membership and engage professional musicians through high-quality content and campaigns.

• Lead on the planning, writing, editing and publication of content across a wide range of channels, including the ISM website, newsletters, publications, marketing materials and external media.
• Develop compelling and persuasive content that supports membership growth, strengthens the ISM brand and communicates the organisation’s work effectively to members and the wider music sector.
• Play a key role in managing the ISM’s content strategy and SEO activity, working closely with the Website and Marketing Manager to improve content performance, increase visibility and attract new audiences through search – including content planning, keyword research, link-building activity and reporting on performance and engagement.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to identify opportunities to showcase the work of the ISM Group, including its campaigns, events, resources, legal services and thought leadership.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive on the production of Music Journal, secure profile-raising opportunities for senior representatives and support the development of speeches, presentations and briefing materials.

• Significant experience in a communications, content, copywriting or marketing role.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience of producing engaging content for a variety of audiences and channels.
• A strong understanding of content marketing, brand management and SEO best practice.
• If possible, a music background.

You will be joining a professional and committed staff team based in Bayswater, London. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and proactive communications professional who wants to make a real impact in a leading organisation supporting musicians across the UK.