PR & Communications Executive

National Dairy Council

Contract type
Full-Time
Closing date
19 Dec 2025 12:00 AM
Location
Sandyford, Dublin

About Us


The National Dairy Council (NDC) is a farmer-funded representative body championing dairy as a vital part of Ireland’s sustainable food system, a cornerstone of a balanced diet, and a key contributor to our social and economic wellbeing.


Our mission is to:

  • Foster a positive public perception of dairy farming.
  • Celebrate dairy consumption in line with the national dietary guidelines.

Key Responsibilities in this role will include:

Public Relations & Media

  • Assist in planning and executing PR campaigns focused on sustainability, health, and dairy’s positive story.
  • Manage day-to-day media relations, including press releases and media list,s in collaboration with our PR agency.
  • Draft messaging for key events, launches, campaigns and topical issues.
  • Monitor media coverage and produce regular PR performance/sentiment reports.
  • Support event management and press opportunities.

Communications & Content

  • Draft and edit compelling content for press releases, newsletters, and website updates.
  • Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.
  • Help coordinate photography, videography, and storytelling assets that showcase Ireland's dairy sector.
  • Maintain and optimise NDC’s digital platforms (NDC website, YouTube, social media).
  • Manage media-related subscriptions and renewals.

Marketing, Campaign & Event Support

  • Collaborate with the marketing team to align PR activity with wider consumer campaigns.
  • Support influencer and ambassador programmes.
  • Contribute to digital and social media content development.
  • Provide hands-on support at consumer, school, and farmer events to ensure strong brand representation.
  • Develop email marketing content to engage consumers and farmers and grow segmented databases via Mailchimp.

Internal & Stakeholder Communications

  • Support internal updates and communications to NDC members and partners.
  • Assist in preparing stakeholder reports, presentations, and materials.

Skills & Experience

  • Degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, or related field.
  • 2–3 years’ experience in PR, communications, or marketing (agency or in-house).
  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
  • Experience working with media and influencers.
  • Knowledge of agriculture, food, nutrition, or sustainability (a plus).
  • Proficiency in digital platforms, CMS (WordPress), and email tools (Mailchimp, HubSpot).
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive, can-do attitude.
  • Full clean driving license and access to transport (occasional travel required).
  • Must be eligible to work in Ireland.

Please submit all applications to [email protected]. Please note that only applications to this e-mail address will be accepted. No applications directly to NDC will be accepted.

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