Responsibilities

• Creating written content for social media by using project briefs and existing information as needed to distil the crucial messages into impactful content.
• Designing graphics for social media to accompany supporting copy, either by crafting original graphics or by sourcing high-quality relevant imagery.
• Scheduling social media content, managing social media accounts, responding to comments, monitoring engagement, capturing analytics data and reporting on performance.
• Researching topics for social media, blogs, and newsletters.
• Assisting the team with copywriting and proofreading a range of materials including website copy, reports, newsletters, and press releases.
• Editing website content (WordPress training can be provided).
• Developing designed communication materials such as reports, infographics, videos and presentation materials.
• Maintaining an awareness of the latest social media and design trends, including accessibility standards and licensing rules.
• Attending and minuting at meetings and conferences , as required.
• Stakeholder and client liaison , as required.

Requirements

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, and experience writing different forms of short- and long-form copy.
• Creativity and an eye for detail. You should have graphic design skills, with knowledge and experience across the Adobe Creative Cloud apps (including Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Photoshop) and Canva.
• Highly organised with the ability to handle several projects at once with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently – you’ll be a motivated self-starter, but someone who also thrives as part of a team.
• Proactive and eager to share ideas and ways to improve outputs or processes.
• An appetite to learn and grow through taking on feedback.
• Experience of using social media platforms (e.g. X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads) and an understanding of the different tones and audiences that come with each.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and an ability to work in a professional shared workspace such as Google.
• A proven interest in environmental and sustainability issues, and a love for our planet.
• Genuine interest in working with diverse stakeholder groups to support marine conservation goals.

Preferred

• Film-editing experience or knowledge of video (or audio) editing software such as Lightroom, Premiere Pro or Audition.
• Experience with WordPress and working in CMS systems.
• A degree in social or environmental science or a creative degree with an interest in environmental science.
• Presentation skills (or an appetite to nurture these).

Benefits

• Holiday: 23 days per annum plus your birthday off and one volunteering day