Role of the Information Officer

Job Description

The actual list of duties for the Information Officer will, of course, vary from Province to Province depending on each individual's remit. Below is a list detailing the minimum we would expect a Provincial Information or Communications Officer to address:

DUTIES

  • Delivery of High quality Internal and External Communications;

  • To Liaise with UGLE PR / Information and UGLE Charities Departments and communicate accomplishments to them and, in turn, communicate their information to relevant audiences;

  • To work on improving the public perception of Freemasonry and our standing in the community;

  • To respond to negative or adverse statement on Freemasonry;

  • To encourage media and other coverage of masonic and non-masonic events;

  • To provide support material, education, training and guidance for Communications Officers and those involved with Communication at all levels;

  • To facilitate the development of relationships with press and other local audiences and provide a system for dealing with media enquiries;

  • To undertake special projects as required;

  • To review and obtain feedback on communication / Information activities, redevelop systems and report to the relevant authority; and,

  • To perform the above within fiscal constraints.