Responsibilities

• Plan, create and publish engaging content across all USCN social channels (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn), tailored to the tone and audience of each platform.
• Develop a content calendar aligned to USCN's events, campaigns and Business Plan priorities.
• Capture photo, video and written content at USCN events, training sessions and community visits.
• Monitor social media performance and report on engagement, reach and growth against agreed targets.
• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for external web design and graphic design agencies, briefing work, reviewing outputs and ensuring brand consistency.
• Support delivery of the website rebuild, including the training/event booking system, member video portal and membership payment portal.
• Coordinate with other third-party digital suppliers (e.g. booking platforms, streaming providers) as required.
• Establish USCN's new podcast channel from the ground up, including format, branding, hosting platform and distribution across major podcast services, delivering our commitment to widen our reach.
• Plan and coordinate episode content, guests and recording schedules in collaboration with the team.
• Edit, publish and promote episodes to build a growing, engaged listener base over time.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience creating content for a range of social media channels, with an understanding of what performs well on each.
• Experience liaising with external agencies or suppliers (e.g. web design, graphic design) to deliver projects to brief and deadline.
• Experience setting up, producing or managing a podcast, or a strong understanding of how to do so.
• Experience capturing video content and editing to suit different platforms and formats.
• Experience of email marketing or mailshot tools (e.g. Mailchimp or similar) and working collaboratively on communications.
• Experience hosting or supporting online conferences, webinars or livestreamed events.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style across channels and audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.

Preferred

• An interest in or knowledge of Ulster-Scots language, culture and heritage.
• Experience working within a membership organisation, charity or umbrella body.
• Experience using website content management systems.

Benefits

• Company pension