Content Officer (Digital and Print)

£27,876 gross pa (plus other benefits), Grade C
Permanent post, full-time (35 hours per week)
Based in Brixton, London

Working in the Policy and Communications team, the post holder will develop arresting, innovative and engaging content and ensure it is picked up by our supporters across all our digital and print platforms. S/he will have day-to-day creative and editorial oversight of the website and high-profile projects. Crucially, the post holder will act as brand guardian for Progressio across corporate publications, campaigning and fundraising materials. You will be passionate about our vision of poor people empowered to transform their lives, and ensure new and existing supporters remain engaged with our work.

The successful candidate should have a degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

You should have previous experience in a digital content role; demonstrable experience of editing, proofing and copy writing for different audiences and platforms (online and print), and of managing multiple complex projects at once, from conception to completion, including print production management. Experience of developing new ideas, tools and approaches to engage and develop varied audiences (online and offline); of developing, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of communications activities; of managing brand and corporate identity, and of supporting different teams with their digital media/print projects, including training, is also essential.

You should have excellent written English and communications skills to produce concise and well-constructed written communications; computer and graphic design skills, including InDesign and Photoshop, and picture editing skills, including an understanding of what makes eye catching visuals. Knowledge of media law, especially copyright, libel and confidentiality; search engine optimisation, and content management systems, preferably Drupal and Wordpress, is essential. You should also have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, including the ability to multi-task and to use own initiative to deliver expected outcomes to a high standard (on time and within budget); be an effective team player with excellent interpersonal and communicational skills; have a genuine interest and understanding of international development issues, and cultural awareness and sensitivity in an inter-faith setting.

Closing date: 

Sun, 22/06/2014

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