Apple Recruitment are recruiting for 2 X Digital Content Producers on behalf of the NI Assembly.
Job Description:
The Digital Content Producer is responsible for creating and managing digital content for the Northern Ireland Assembly. This includes website content, social media and email communications. They work with the Communications Team to deliver the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission’s content plans, tracking and evaluating the performance of content against objectives.
· Filming and editing video content for publication on the Assembly’s social media channels, website and intranet.
· Work as part of a team in the development of new Assembly video and audio productions.
· Design and publish software graphics to enhance the branding and messaging of the Assembly on social media, its website and for internal communications, using platforms such as Canva.
· 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 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.
· 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.
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline by clicking on the link below by 12 noon Monday 31st March 2025. You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV, or provide a Cover Letter, demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below:
Essential Criteria: 1. At least a primary degree, minimum 2.2 classification, in any subject. 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: a) Use of camera equipment and video editing software b) Using online graphics software, for example Canva; c) Using and posting to social media management platforms; and d) Using analytics/insights to measure the impact of content on the web and/or social channels. OR 2. GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level passes at grades A* to C in four subjects including English language. 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.
Desirable:
Should shortlisting be required, the following shortlisting criteria will be applied:
Specific 3rd level qualifications in Digital content creation or Broadcast Journalism
Further Details:
· Hourly Rate based on £34,732 per annum
· Up to 1 year
· Closing Date for CV’s: 12 noon on Monday 31st March 2025
· This area operates Hybrid working
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline by clicking on the link below by 12 noon on Monday 31st March 2025.
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.
Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.