Content Producer - London, United Kingdom - Department for Business and Trade
Description
Details:
Reference number:
Salary:
- £31,433 - £36,624
- London: £35,008 £36,624, National: £31,443 £33,097
- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade: - Higher Executive Officer
Contract type: - Permanent
Business area: - DBT COO: Communication and Marketing
Type of role: - Communications / Marketing
Working pattern: - Flexible working, Fulltime
Number of jobs available: - 1Contents
About the job
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Things you need to know
Location
- Cardiff, Darlington, LondonAbout the job
Job summary:
We're looking for a skilled communicator with strong writing and storytelling skills and an interest in digital communications to join our creative content team.
This role requires a dynamic operator with capacity for pushing new formats, optimising content and responding quickly to the news cycle.
We are looking for an individual who is fluent in social media best practice, relentlessly audience-focused and accomplished in creating content capable of stopping the news feed scroll.
You will join an innovative team of content creators and curators pushing the bar for Government digital communications.
Your work will directly help the department to promote opportunities for export and investment, while building appetite for UK goods and services overseas.
Expect to be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, always uses data to test and learn, experiments with new formats and continuously improves engagement.
You will need to be confident in implementing social media channel strategies, interpreting analytics and using software such as the Adobe Creative suite and/or Canva Pro.
It is essential to have a natural interest in all things digital and a passion for how the Department for Business and Trade can communicate its news and support businesses.
Being able to work at pace is a must to succeed in the fast-moving environment of UK trade policy and promotion.
We promise no two days will be the same.If this dynamic excites you, we want to hear from you.
Job description:
- Develop creative content for key events and campaigns
- Manage deployment of firstclass content across digital channels
- Collaborate with teams across the department in DBT's international network
- Manage social listening tools and monitor digital inbox, advising colleagues around the world on best practice
- Capture video content for social media at trade shows and business visits
- Use data and other insight to evaluate performance and improve outcomes
- Help develop new ways of storytelling in the digital environment
Hybrid Working
The role can be based in London, Cardiff or Darlington. Some travel to London will be required, but not for day-to-day work.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas.
Informal hybrid working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.
Most DBT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in an office, on average.
Person specification:
Essential Criteria
- Experience in social media, PR, digital marketing, journalism or related communications roles
- Experience with graphic design, video editing or other creative tools
- Strong knowledge of social media best practices
- Strong editing ability and editorial judgement
- Excellent communications skills
Desirable Criteria
- Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and/or After Effects
- Experience running corporate/organisational social media accounts
- Experience with photography and/or videography
- Experience working with ministers or senior executives
- Experience working internationally, especially in a business environment
Personal Attributes & Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to work at pace
Behaviours:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
Benefits:
- Alongside your salary of £31,433, Department for Business and Trade contributes £8,486 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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