Deputy Editor and Digital Communications Executive - Dublin 4
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:
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Support the Editor and research, write, edit, proofread, curate and file news stories, features, articles and video/audio for the journals.
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Be responsible for writing and curating daily news stories
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Edit the organisation’s new email newsletter and be responsible for issues
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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).
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Work closely and liaise with other staff in the marketing and communications unit and throughout the organisation to secure engaging social media content
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Working with the Marketing Officer, support the delivery of various marketing campaigns via online and other digital/mobile channels.
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Maintain an interest in developments in the digital arena; identify new digital opportunities.
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Provide support and guidance in relation to the organisation’s social media policy and training materials.
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Coordinate social media feeds across the organisation.
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Ensure that all activity is measured, analysed and reviewed with learnings taken forward
Requirements:
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A minimum of 3 years relevant, full-time experience (in journalism or communications).
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A qualification in journalism, arts or communications.
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Experience of undertaking one-to-one interviews for the purposes of article writing.
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Impressive track record of previously managed writing projects, i.e. journalism experience, in-house publications, or related.
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Demonstrable experience of managing social media channels.
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Excellent writing skills.
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Strong research skills.
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Commitment to quality, accuracy, detail and consistency.
Interested in this role? Please contact Sharon at sharon@lexconsultancy.ie