Digital Content Editor

The role:

The Digital Content Editor is responsible for publishing, managing and creating digital content for the Northern Ireland Assembly. The primary function of the role is publishing website content on behalf of the many business areas within the Assembly using the Content Management Systems that facilitate the Assembly’s web presence. There is a strong emphasis on digital accessibility, therefore publishing content will require re-formatting in line with best practice and accessibility standards. The role also involves publishing to social media and assisting the Internal Communications Manager with internal newsletters and associated content for encouraging staff engagement in internal activities and initiatives. They work with the Web Content Manager and the Communications Team to deliver the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission’s content plans, tracking and evaluating the performance of content against objectives.

• Publishing to and administration of the content management system used on the main Assembly website and the Assembly’s intranet – including page building within the templates, maintenance and the monitoring of user access accounts.
• Publishing to and administration of the Assembly’s WordPress based micro-sites – including page building (design), maintenance and the monitoring of user access accounts.
• Monitoring mailboxes for web publishing and content creation requests, completing work within agreed deadlines. Providing training and guidance to colleagues throughout the organisation on the different content management systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance matters, such as, GDPR and accessibility to ensure that all content meets these standards.
• To provide training and support to colleagues to ensure content is developed in accordance with the relevant style guides and regulatory compliance matters, such as, GDPR and accessibility.
• Taking part in ideation sessions for the creation of new content.
• Working closely with the Communications Officers to help them create and evaluate content for external awareness and engagement campaigns such as social adverts and organic social media posts (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and also for internal communications.
• Assist with the filming of videos for both internal and external audiences.
• Exporting video clips of Plenary Sessions and Committee meetings to create online archives or in response to requests from MLAs, journalists, Executive Departments and members of the public.
• Maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders including MLAs, Assembly Commission staff, officials from Executive departments and members of the public.
• Managing information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements including the gathering of information and co-ordination of responses to information requests including Freedom of Information requests.
• Complying with all Assembly Commission’s staff policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures.
• Carrying out other duties that the Assembly Commission reasonably requires of you.

The Person:

Applicants for the post must have, by the closing date for application:

Applications will be considered from applicants with formal qualifications of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

AND

At least two years’ experience in the criteria (a) to (e) below:

• Working with content management systems, for example EPiServer, Umbraco and/or WordPress;
• Creating content for use on the web ensuring accessibility is considered;
• Using online graphics software, for example Canva;
• Using and posting to social media management platforms; and
• Using analytics/insights to measure the impact of content on the web and/or social channels.

OR

Applications will be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

AND

Four years’ experience in the criteria (a) to (e) above.

The Rewards:

As the successful applicant, you will receive the following:

• £34,732- £35,887 per annum
• Excellent annual leave allowance
• You will be joining a warm, friendly team environment with a fantastic organization

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Specialist Recruitment Consultant on or on email at s.

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