Digital Content Officer

Job Title: Digital Content Officer

Responsible to: Head of Digital Communications

Salary: £29,000 to £32,000

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Tenure: Fixed term – 12 months

Location: Remote, or in our London HQ

 

PURPOSE OF JOB

Produce and publish engaging and effective content for the Liberal Democrats’ digital channels, with a particular focus on short format video and under-utilised platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Producing compelling content through graphic design and video editing.
• As part of the digital communications team, manage the party’s social media channels, focussing on the party’s expansion onto new and under-utlised platforms.
• Maximise the party’s reach and engagement by using analytics to determine the most effective digital content and delivery.
• Support the wider communications and leader’s teams in delivering the party’s strategy.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

1. A strong understanding of different digital channels and social media platforms.
2. Experience of using video editing software such as Adobe Premier Pro.
3. Experience of using graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop.
4. Ability to work consistently to high professional standards including to accuracy, honesty, quality, and evidence.
5. Ability to manage many different projects at once, from assignment through to delivery, in line with deadlines and sign off procedures.
6. A strong understanding of the UK’s current political environment and how to engage with Liberal Democrat members and with voters.
7. A commitment to the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

1. Photography and videography skills.
2. Copywriting, copy-editing and proofreading skills
3. Experience of successfully managing social media channels for a high profile organisation, brand, campaign or politician.

 

How to apply:

Please fully read through the requirements of the job  before applying and take a few minutes to complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Forms then proceed with your application.

• A full CV of no more than two pages and including a telephone number and email address
• A covering letter (no more than one A4 page) setting out why you want the job and how your experience and skills are relevant to it

To be considered for this position, please submit your application to [email protected] 

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

 Please note:  We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

 Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

Please let us have details of your current salary and two referees including one from your current employer – if you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the selection process, please let us know.

We will not notify applicants if their application has been unsuccessful at shortlisting stage.

The  Party  believes  it  is  essential  to  foster  equity,  equality,  diversion  and  inclusion  within  our workforce.  We  want  our employees  to  thrive  in  an  environment  where  everyone  is  welcome and  supported  to  achieve  their  potential.  It  is  important  to  celebrate  what  makes  us  unique  and that  you  feel  valued,  appreciated  and  free  to  be  who  you  are.