Communications Coordinator

Role: Communications Coordinator (Press Office)
Client: An Garda Síochána
Locations: Dublin
Salary: Starting from: €37,544
Application: GetGot Application form only - https://staffline.getgotjobs.ie/

The Office of Corporate Communications have a number of Executive Officer Roles based in Dublin.

The Garda Communications Coordinator - Dublin is a shift pattern position and carries a 16.667% shift allowance plus additional Sunday/Bank Holiday premium.

This position is based in the Garda Press Office, Garda Headquarters, headed by a Superintendent, the Garda Press Officer.

The office operates opening hours from 7am to 11pm Monday to Sunday. Candidates in this position will be required to work a standard 28-day roster with a four-shift system as follows:

• Early Tour: 7am - 5pm.
• Late Tour: 2pm - 12pm.
• Including two weekends per month.
• The four-shift system consists of 6 days on followed by 4 days off, repeating.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities for Communications Coordinator

The principal role of a Communications Coordinator in the Garda Press Office is as first point of contact for media seeking information about Garda operations, criminal investigations, missing person appeals, serious road traffic collisions and a wide range of other information concerning the An Garda Síochána organisation.

Other functions of the office include attendance at major emergencies/incidents, organising and setting up press conferences, facilitating interviews and liaising with film makers/documentary makers.

The aim of Communications Coordinator is to enhance our communications with local communities via local and national mainstream media, social media and our own digital and social media channels.

The functions and responsibilities assigned to these positions are based on the current requirements of a Communications Coordinator. These requirements may change in line with changes in the roles, objectives or business requirements of the Office of Corporate Communications.

The responsibilities of the Communications Coordinator may include:

• Handling media queries in a professional manner and in line with the organisation's key messages and communications strategy.
• Implementation of media relation strategies.
• Development of press releases and communications material.
• Planning and implementing effective media relations events.
• Posting material to social media in line with Garda policy.
• Help develop new and innovative ways to communicate to the media and the public.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues in the Corporate and Internal Communications sections to achieve shared objectives, including crisis communications.

Essential: Professional Qualifications, Experience, Requirements, Skills

Candidates by the closing date must have:
a) A relevant qualification at NFQ Level 6 or greater in communications, journalism, public relations or a similar discipline
OR
b) Demonstrate at least two years' relevant experience working in the area of communications, journalism, public relations or a similar discipline

Candidates must also have experience in a working or educational environment:

• Using and updating social media, in accordance with organisation policies.
• Presenting material in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner
• Creating engaging and informative content.
• Using Microsoft Office Platforms e.g Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

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CV's will not be accepted for this role. If you submit a CV or blank document you will get an email with a link to complete the online application form.

Closing date for all completed online application forms is 3:00 PM, Monday 9th June 2025.