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Communications Specialist

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedAdministration
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 27 March 2026

Job Description

Our client’s team is looking for a Communications Specialist to join them, supporting internal and external communications across the business. This role involves creating and delivering engaging content, managing media relations, and supporting Executive Team communications. Key Responsibilities: Write and produce content for digital, print, and external communications. Maintain a content calendar for internal and external messaging. Support Executive Team communications, including blogs and staff updates. Prepare awards submissions and edit staff newsletters. Liaise with media and maintain journalist relationships. Skills & Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in a communications-related role. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Ability to meet deadlines and work independently. Proficient in Microsoft Office; full driving licence. Relevant degree or communications-linked qualification preferred. To apply email jo@recruitmentworks.im or call 629 676

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i72%

Many core tasks, such as content drafting, editing, and media monitoring, can be meaningfully augmented by AI tools, increasing exposure to automation. However, relationship management, executive support, and coordination require human judgment, creativity, and interpersonal skills, keeping overall automation risk moderate.

Task analysis

  • Write and produce content for digital, print, and external communications.
  • Maintain a content calendar for internal and external messaging.
  • Support Executive Team communications, including blogs and staff updates.
  • Prepare awards submissions and edit staff newsletters.
  • Liaise with media and maintain journalist relationships.
  • Edit and proofread communications for clarity and accuracy.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to gather information for communications.
  • Monitor media coverage and report on communications outcomes.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2472Public relations professionals
O*NET: 27-3031.00 Public Relations Specialists
AI analysis: 15 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
UK sector median
£34,855
UK sector mean
£49,618
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for faster content drafting and editing
  • Use media monitoring AI to track coverage efficiently
  • Automate routine calendar management with smart assistants

📈 Disruption outlook

15%1 yr
35%5 yrs
55%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentJasper AI

Automates content drafting and basic editing tasks

💻 TechnologyMeltwater

Automates media monitoring and reporting functions

🌍 OutsourcingFreelance PR Platforms

Access on-demand writers for routine communications

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI augments content tasks, but human skills needed for media and executive support

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Word

Draft and refine press releases and newsletters

Power Automate

Automate content calendar updates and notifications

Copilot for Teams

Summarise meetings and coordinate internal communications

Key Skills

Communications and MediaAdvancedWritingAdvancedPresentation SkillsIntermediateMicrosoft OfficeIntermediateReport WritingIntermediateStakeholder ManagementIntermediateAttention to DetailAdvancedTime ManagementIntermediateDrivingBeginnerTeamworkIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Communications and MediaReporting and DocumentationClient Service and Relationship ManagementBusiness AdministrationContent and Document ManagementComputer and Office SoftwareProfessional Ethics and Standards

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessWritingCoordinationCritical ThinkingTime ManagementPersuasionJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingNegotiationSystems EvaluationService Orientation

Alternative Career Paths

Public Relations Manager88% match

Oversees PR strategy and manages communications teams for organizations.

Marketing Specialist75% match

Develops and implements marketing campaigns and promotional content.

Corporate Communications Manager85% match

Leads internal and external communications for a corporation.

Content Strategist80% match

Designs and manages content strategies across digital platforms.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

FacebookWordPressAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorCanvaCascading style sheets CSSHypertext markup language HTMLJavaScriptAdobe After Effects

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Getting Information
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Working with Computers
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

45%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

18%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£47k

US ref. $60k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

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