Communications Officer (Content & Campaigns)

UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelPart time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the overarching Communications and Digital Media Strategy for ACVO, driving content creation, multi‑channel campaigns, website leadership and stakeholder engagement across events and networks.

Lead the creation of original audio-visual content including film, social media and podcasts
Coordinate and deliver communications campaigns across multiple channels and maintain ACVO’s websites
Support the implementation of the Communications Action Plan and stakeholder engagement activities

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain ACVO’s Communications and Digital Media Strategy
Work with the Chief Executive and Communications Team to create content and core messaging in line with ACVO’s vision, values and strategic objectives
Lead the creation of original audio-visual content including film, social media and podcasts
Lead the development and maintenance of ACVO’s websites (e.g. acvo.org.uk, volunteeraberdeen.org.uk)
Lead the coordination and delivery of communications campaigns across multiple channels
Support the implementation of the Communications Action Plan
Support the development and maintenance of ACVO’s social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
Support the production of ACVO News, the organisation’s monthly digital magazine
Support the delivery of ACVO’s quarterly Aberdeen Third Sector Communications and Media Network
Support the development and delivery of ACVO’s programme of events, training sessions and in-person networking opportunities

Requirements

Experience of producing engaging audio-visual and written content including films, social media, podcasts, newsletters, articles, press releases and presentation slides
Experience of maintaining and updating websites using content management systems and the ability to use visual builders (e.g. Webflow, Framer, Squarespace, WordPress)
Experience of working with a broad range of audio-visual equipment (e.g. DSLR camera, microphones, lighting, smartphones)
Experience of using video editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
Experience of using digital design tools (e.g Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud)
Experience of using email marketing platforms (e.g. Brevo, Mailchimp)
Experience of using Google Analytics or similar web analytics software
Experience of working closely to a communications strategy and plan, contributing to its successful delivery
Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities and deliver communications activity that supports ACVO’s objectives
Ability to adhere to brand guidelines and maintain the voice of ACVO

Preferred

Familiarity with Apple Mac devices, macOS and the Microsoft 365 suite (e.g. Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
Experience in event management, planning and delivery
Broad knowledge, understanding or involvement in the third sector
Degree in communications, digital media, marketing, journalism, public relations or another relevant creative discipline

ACVO TSI

We are the Third Sector Interface for Aberdeen - the place to come if you want to do socially responsible business with charities, social enterprises or community groups. We are an independent organisation with charitable status with a remit from the Scottish Government to deliver for you. There is a TSI in every Local Authority area in Scotland. We are the place to find opportunities to volunteer or volunteers to help you cause. The place to come to get support on a one-to-one or group basis if you are a Third Sector organisation working or based in Aberdeen. The place to connect to the voices of the people of Aberdeen. We develop, involve, represent and support over 600 organisations. We are here to help, solution focussed and experts in our field.

Founded in 1997

Aberdeen, Scotland, GBR

24 employees (2 in marketing)

www.acvo.org.uk