Digital Communications Officer – HALTED

We are currently recruiting for a Digital Communications Officer in London.

Pay rate: PAYE £24.58 per hour/UMB £32.25 per hour.

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week).

Contract duration: Temporary ongoing

Purpose:

Advising and running social media channels to promote the work and message of the Client.

Duties:

• Develop a social media strategy for the Client and maintain and create content for the Client’s social media channels to implement that strategy.
• Use social media channels to promote the message and activities of the Client.
• Develop, maintain and edit the blog.
• Work with stakeholders to optimise social media presence
• Use KPIs and metrics to constantly improve the reach and engagement of social media channels
• Attend events and engagements where appropriate to take photos and promote on social media
• Report back regularly on progress on social media and raise any relevant issues with the Client and comms team.
• Draft a social media code of conduct to be distributed to members and support ongoing social media output.
• Liaise with the team to ensure smooth running of socials, and coordination between all departments and social media channels.
• Edit and produce videos for social media channels.
• Follow-up engagement on social media channels, developing conversations and relationships online

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• They should have at least three years experience in digital communications, and a deep understanding of what makes audiences tick.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and other Adobe applications such as Premier
• Competency in video editing

Knowledge:

• The candidate should be an experienced social media specialist, with extensive working knowledge of all major social media platforms.
• They should have an eye for creating a wide range of engaging content, and a passion for politics and social justice.
• Knowledge and understanding of algorithms and search engine optimisation.
• Strong communication and teamworking skills.
• The candidate should be able to write clean, engaging copy for social media channels, and be able to adapt to write in the ‘voice’ of the Client.

Apply online or contact Terri O’Keefe on 07879 585551. You can also email terri@peelsolutions.co.uk  for more information on this role.