Comms & Content Creator

Comms & Content Creator Job Description

About Ocean Generation: 

Established in 2009 by film producer Jo Ruxton, we have galvanised a growing wave of change by exposing the threat of plastic pollution to our health and the health of our Ocean. Our award-winning documentary ‘A Plastic Ocean’, was named by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the most important films of our time” and ignited mass public awareness about the impact of plastic on our Ocean. Today, as a UNESCO endorsed Ocean NGO, we address the full range of human actions threatening the Ocean with a particular focus on engaging young people.  

• Our vision is a world where the Ocean is freed from human threats within a generation.   
• Our mission is to empower a global inclusive movement to tackle Ocean threats through science and storytelling.  

We aim to foster a sense of agency, leading to tangible behavioural changes and a desire for collective action. This approach, combined with the increasingly global reach and impact of our programmes, provides an attractive based from which to build a funding proposition for each group of supporters. 

About the Role:

Working with the Head of Comms and Engagement, you’ll be managing multiple social media channels, creating and maximising cutting-edge content, responsible for the growth and engagement of the Ocean Generation community and be involved in various digital and activation campaigns. You’ll also work closely with multiple teams across the organisation; creating a clear narrative for Ocean Science that dispels jargon and makes it easy for people to understand; developing marketing content for digital outlets; communicating youth programme outcomes and reporting progress internally in a timely and concise way.

You are a resourceful and intuitive communicator and storyteller with a keen eye for detail, looking to make your mark in a creative communications role with real environmental and social purpose and capacity for growth. You are someone who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic team and is keen to use your knowledge (and infinite curiosity) about the latest tech, trends and pop culture news to release the creative potential of this generation of Ocean ambassadors.

Job Description

Required Experience & Skills:

·       Strong editing skills, particularly for video editing for different platforms and social media is a must.

·       Experience in graphic design particularly with Canva, Adobe or similar editing platforms

·       Experience working with Wordpress and other CMS systems

·       Experience in growing online communities using social media and other platforms

·       Experience of working on social media campaigns from conception to finish

·       Experience working across all social media platforms with a curiosity for new trends and maximising platforms

·       Experience setting up and managing email automation

·       Experience writing engaging content in long and short form

·       Familiarity with SEO driven content

·       Demonstrated familiarity with Google ads and social media ads

·       High level of accuracy in creating content and fact-checking where required

·       Excellent written and spoken English

·       Experience in interpreting data to inform strategy, a data-driven marketing mindset would be considered an asset

·       Proven track record of achieving digital growth against agreed targets.

·       Familiarity with digital marketing and analytics tools and software

·       Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

·       A proactive team player who can get stuck into team projects

·       Self-motivated, using own initiative and a problem solver with an entrepreneurial mindset

Desirable Skills & Experience:

·       Knowledgeable and committed to the environment and related issues, specifically the Ocean

·       Experience using social media scheduling tools and other platforms to improve efficiency

·       2-3 years’ experience in a similar role

·       Experience in PR and event coordination would be considered an asset

·       Strong awareness of external digital trends, willingness to innovate, and the ability to generate new ideas and bring them to fruition.

·       An understanding of the principles of data protection.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·       Consistent creation and publication/scheduling of daily comms on socials (Instagram, Youtube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Tik Tok and Twitter) website, newsletters to reach set targets

·       Growth and increased engagement of followers by exploring new strategies and tactics

·       Finding and managing content collaboration partners – from content creators to influencers

·       Testing out new channels, mediums of communication, trends and building lean strategies to diversify our reach and ascertain their relevance to Ocean Generation and our community

·       Monitoring news, pop culture and other portals to maintain a journalistic edge to Ocean Generation’s content

·       Managing the relationship with outsourced or freelance supporters

·       Managing our website to ensure refreshed content and relevance and maintenance of ranking

·       Managing content to optimise its use across multiple platforms, repurpose existing content and curate content from our content collaborators.

Conditions  

·      Salary: £27,000-28,000base salary, annual equivalent, dependent on experience. 

·      Contract Type: This is a full-time contract based on 37.5 hour standard working week although we will consider applications for 4-day working week.

·      Working Hours: We seek to offer employees maximum flexibility in their working lives and we are currently trialling a Flexible Working arrangement. Staff have elected to commit to Core Working Hours of 10am to 4pm, UK time, Monday to Thursday with remaining hours to be worked as best suits the individuals’ personal circumstances. 

·     Working environment At Ocean Generation, we have chosen to be a virtually operating, home-based organisation. This enables us to maintain a geographically dispersed and diverse team and to maximise our investment in our direct charitable aims. We nevertheless put a high value on the benefits that face-to-face working contributes to personal well-being and team effectiveness. We therefore typically meet, in person, once every 2 months in different locations across the UK and we also encourage staff to meet individually, or in small working groups on a more regular basis. 

·     Location: Since we do not have a permanent office location, you may be based anywhere within the UK and you would be expected to work remotely.   

·     Travel: Occasional UK travel including overnight stays will be required in this role. We will cover all reasonable travel and accommodation expenditure required in your role.  

·       Holiday: 25 days per year pro-rata plus Bank Holidays (3 days of which to be taken off between Christmas and New Year)  

·       Pension: Ocean Generation operates a workplace pension scheme to which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled. 

Please note we are looking to recruit into this role swiftly. If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to apply!  

How to apply: 

Send a CV and brief paragraph (max 250 words), explaining why you feel you suit this role and highlighting relevant experience and links to portfolio or samples of work to: [email removed - click apply for more details] ‘Comms & Content Creator' in the subject line.   

Hiring Policy: We strive towards being intentionally inclusive and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome and want to hear from applicants from all backgrounds. You can get in touch for an informal chat about the role first by contacting us at [email removed - click apply for more details] Let us know if we can do anything to make the application or interview process more accessible.  

Please note, proof of the right to work in the UK will be required.  

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