Marketing and Communications Assistant (Digital)

Job Description

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Belfast, is currently looking to recruit a Marketing and Communications Assistant (Digital) for an initial 3-month contract with possible further 3 month extension on a rate of £17.12 per hour (PAYE). Office based- working hours for this role will be 9am to 5pm.

Responsibilities:

- To support the Senior Internal Communications Manager in developing, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of a corporate internal communications plan.
- To support the Senior Internal Communications Manager in the development and implementation of corporate internal communications campaigns on specific issues to support the Organisation’s ambitions in the delivery of the Agenda and Corporate Pan.
- To be responsible for writing, filming, editing, publishing and distributing news and information for all internal communications channels within the Organisation. And to set up and operate the facilities for media production. This includes lights, props, equipment and autocue etc.
- To be responsible for editing and updating of daily content (and dealing with related enquiries) on the digital signage screens. This will also include adjusting graphics, repurposing multimedia content, adding and scheduling content and monitoring devices.
- To be responsible for ensuring that any information displayed on the digital signage system is clear, accurate and timely, offering a satisfactory user experience for all daily viewers and other specific monthly video audiences.
- To be responsible for the editing and updating of daily content (and dealing with related enquiries) on the staff notice board system that is held on our corporate intranet.This will also include the production of ezines and electronic newsletters, and adjusting graphics, repurposing multimedia content as appropriate, in conjunction with the Internal Communications Team.
- To contribute to the development of existing technologies, for example, intranet, mobile app, video, voice, and digital signage and research emerging technologies and make recommendations for use as appropriate.
- To assist the Senior Internal Communications Manager in contributing to the development and implementation of a scheme for the regular monitoring of communications channels in particular – digital signage screens.
- Participating in the successful delivery of a corporate digital strategy to enhance all aspects of service delivery and provision of information to ratepayers and stakeholders, in the context of the delivery of the Agenda and Organisation activity.
- Create and support an open communications culture and the sharing of knowledge within the team.
- Participating in the successful delivery of an internal and external communications strategy for the Organisation.
- To represent the department on corporate groups, and to participate in working groups, project teams and other ad hoc groupings as directed by the Senior Internal Communications Manager.
- Participate in all induction and in-service training provided by the Organisation and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management policies and procedures, as appropriate, including, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedure.

Essential Skills:

- Third level qualification in a relevant discipline such as Multimedia Production, Digital Media Production, Graphic Design, Journalism, Communications, English, or equivalent qualification and be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year's relevant experience in each of the following areas;
or
- be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples on the application form, at least two years’ relevant experience in each of the following areas:
- writing and editing content for publications and online media channels, such as company intranets or websites, using Plain English.
- producing content in a digital format using Adobe Flash, Audacity, Final Cut Pro or another digital editing software package. This must include the following elements: filming, sound-recording, graphics production, caption generating, titling, editing and dubbing, overlaying sound and the use of aftereffects.
- managing content for digital signage channels, intranets or web.
- using products such as Sharepoint, HTML, Photoshop and Dreamweaver or other content management software or applications for managing content on websites and digital signage screens.
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of the following special skills and attributes which may be tested at interview:
- Communication skills: strong written communication skills with the ability to write in a clear, concise and consistent manner. Ensuring editorial policy, guidelines and managerial direction is followed at all times during content creation or production support. The ability to clearly convey complex information in oral situations, in order to understand and effectively meet the needs of internal clients and colleagues.
- Technical knowledge: the ability to use specialist software and to add content to intranets or websites.
- Information technology skills: the ability to use digital imaging production software to produce, direct, and create video programme content.
- Analysis and decision-making skills: an ability to meet multiple deadlines by prioritising own work in negotiation with clients and line manager.

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