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Role description - Local Network Publicity Officer

To publicise the activities of the Local Network.

Primary focus

To publicise the activities of the Local Network widely, reaching beyond the existing members to the whole of the local engineering community, and where appropriate, reaching the general public locally.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Develop a close working relationship with the LN committee and organisers of LN events;
  • Create regular electronic and printed publicity to advertise the Local Network’s activities in the area;
  • Select the most appropriate formats and channels to reach the desired audiences;
  • To identify media opportunities for Local Network events and activities;
  • To write news releases and send them to the IET Media and Public Relations staff at Stevenage for distribution;
  • Liaise with the Regional Co-ordinator with regard to publicity scheduling, production and distribution;
  • Ensure that the IET Brand is upheld at all times;
  • Ensure the IET Branding Guidelines are followed in all materials;
  • Ensure the LN Webmaster has current and accurate information to populate the Local Network web site and the IET events calendar listing.

Appointment method

Nomination to the post by the Network Committee

Period of appointment

At the discretion of the committee

Information sources/Training available

  • Guidance from the IET PR Department;
  • Assistance from your Regional Co-ordinator;
  • Detailed Brand Guidelines. 

Person specification

  • Member of the IET
  • Preferably permanently resident within the appropriate Local Network area.