Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of the Participatory Content strand of the NLHF funded Archaeology Connected project, including creating and activating a content calendar; overseeing website and CRM content; leading a comprehensive content audit; and developing and delivering content reactivation and pilot activities such as podcasts, video, and repurposed digital content.
• Enabling the CBA to better understand the breadth and value of its existing content, increase participation through more regular and inclusive digital engagement, and share archaeology with wider and more diverse audiences.
• Working collaboratively across teams and with external partners, contributing to initiatives such as the rollout of future organisational branding, youth engagement activities, and co-created content with members, supporters and the Young Associates Network.
• Ensuring content is inclusive, engaging and responsive to audience needs; testing new content approaches; building digital capacity; and strengthening participatory practice to inform future strategy and audience engagement.
• Find out more about this role and the key responsibilities in the Recruitment Pack at https://www.archaeologyuk.org/news/job-vacancies/comms-officer.html

Requirements

• Experience of writing clear and engaging content for different audiences.
• Experience of creating or scheduling content for social media channels.
• Experience of managing several tasks or deadlines at the same time.
• Awareness of accessibility in communications, including plain English, alt text, captions, subtitles, colour contrast and inclusive language
• Understanding of the importance of brand, tone of voice and consistency in communications.
• Knowledge of how to undertake content audits and acting on outcomes
• A commitment to the Council for British Archaeology’s Purpose, Mission, and Values.
• Confident using Canva to create clear, accessible and on brand content.