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Communications Officer

Tasks relating to the post of Branch Communications Officer:

to explain UNISON’s policies and to provide the information members need to play an
active role in their union
to assist with efforts to recruit new members
to help support UNISON’s national and regional campaigns
to help create a positive image for the branch among members, potential members and the public
to produce news-sheets or bulletins for distribution to branch members.
to lead on the development of electronic communication with members – email, web, etc
to ensure branch communications are in the accessible formats members need - audit for any particular requirements such as large print/ Braille etc
to ensure that nationally and regionally produced publicity and campaign materials are distributed, as appropriate, to stewards and onward to members and non-members
to monitor local media for stories which affect the branch and take appropriate action
to help ensure that the branch makes effective contact with the media whenever
necessary by:
- creating and maintaining mailing lists to media outlets and contacts
- writing press releases
- ensuring that appropriate individuals within the branch are available for
  comments, interviews, etc
- writing ‘letters to the editor’.

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