established 1985
Deputy Editor and Digital Communications Executive - Dublin 4
€40k
2 year Fixed term Contract
A professional body based in Dublin 4 is currently seeking a Deputy Editor and Digital Communications Executive to join their team.
This is a fixed term contract and the successful candidate will play a key role in the publication and need to have experience in sourcing, editing and writing articles for regular journals that they will be responsible for.
Responsibilities:
Support the Editor and research, write, edit, proofread, curate and file news stories, features, articles and video/audio for the journals.
Be responsible for writing and curating daily news stories
Edit the organisation’s new email newsletter and be responsible for issues
Be responsible for ensuring that a regular flow of relevant news and information is presented through our social media channels (mainly Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin).
Work closely and liaise with other staff in the marketing and communications unit and throughout the organisation to secure engaging social media content
Working with the Marketing Officer, support the delivery of various marketing campaigns via online and other digital/mobile channels.
Maintain an interest in developments in the digital arena; identify new digital opportunities.
Provide support and guidance in relation to the organisation’s social media policy and training materials.
Coordinate social media feeds across the organisation.
Ensure that all activity is measured, analysed and reviewed with learnings taken forward
Requirements:
A minimum of 3 years relevant, full-time experience (in journalism or communications).
A qualification in journalism, arts or communications.
Experience of undertaking one-to-one interviews for the purposes of article writing.
Impressive track record of previously managed writing projects, i.e. journalism experience, in-house publications, or related.
Demonstrable experience of managing social media channels.
Excellent writing skills.
Strong research skills.
Commitment to quality, accuracy, detail and consistency.
Interested in this role? Please contact Sharon at sharon@lexconsultancy.ie