The council's Communications and Engagement team is recruiting a Digital Communications Officer to produce video, graphics and social posts for residents across all council channels. The post covers the full production process and runs paid social campaigns on Meta and Google, with performance tracked to shape later work. It also includes a press office rota with out-of-hours cover and newsletter duties, plus advice to senior officers and members. Candidates need a strong portfolio of original creative work and hands-on skills in CapCut and Canva.
What the job involves
- Lead digital content for the council from storyboard to final edit
- Create video, graphics and social posts that inform and engage residents
- Manage paid social campaigns
- Track campaign performance and turn insights into better results
- Work closely with colleagues across the council
- Advise senior officers and members on digital approaches
- Take part in the press office rota, including out-of-hours cover
- Carry out newsletter duties
What’s required
Experience
- Strong portfolio of creative, original content
- Experience running paid social campaigns on Meta and Google
- Confidence working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team
Skills & knowledge
- Skills in video editing tools such as CapCut and Canva
- Eye for social media trends and how to use them for local government
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
