Social Media Officer

Rate: 20.97 per hour umbrella
Summary

• The Social Media Officer will play a crucial role in enhancing the Councils digital presence by creating and managing engaging content across various social media platforms. This position is essential for supporting the Councils communication strategies and corporate priorities through creative storytelling digital marketing and audience engagement. The officer will utilize skills in video production photography and digital content creation to ensure that residents receive timely and relevant information thereby increasing public engagement and awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish engaging content on social media platforms such as Facebook Instagram Linked In X and You Tube.
• Produce high-quality written content including social media posts articles blogs and promotional materials.
• Capture and edit photography and video content for digital campaigns.
• Design graphics and multimedia content using approved design software.
• Plan and schedule content in alignment with communication objectives and organizational priorities.
• Monitor social media channels respond to enquiries and engage with audiences professionally and promptly.
• Support the execution of communication and marketing campaigns across digital platforms.

• Experience in managing and delivering content across multiple social media platforms.
• Proven track record of creating successful social media campaigns and digital communication initiatives.
• Proficiency in producing engaging written content for online audiences.
• Skills in creating and editing photography and video content.
• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
• Qualification in Communications Marketing Public Relations Journalism Digital Media Media Studies or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Additional Information

• Working hours are 37 hours per week from 08:30 to 17:00 (16:30 on Fridays).
• The role requires a DVLA Web check.
• Location:
  
  Brentwood and Rochford with 2-3 days in the office and the remainder working from home.
• Bi-weekly payment schedule.
• The Final date to receive applications is approaching so apply as soon as possible.

Required Skills:

The Social Media Officer will be responsible for creating managing and delivering engaging digital content across the Councils social media channels supporting the delivery of corporate priorities and communication campaigns

Required

Education:

The Social Media Officer will be responsible for creating managing and delivering engaging digital content across the Councils social media channels supporting the delivery of corporate priorities and communication campaigns