SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER
Labour ? the party of fairness and equality is recruiting a full
time SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER to create and disseminate engaging digital
and social media content to progress our values of equality,
solidarity and justice.
Based in Leinster House, this is an exciting opportunity for a digital
media professional with a desire to change Ireland. Working as part of
a small but effective team, reporting to the Head of Communications
and Research, the Social Media Officer will implement strategies to
ensure that our message reaches the public, target audiences and
like-minded people who are changemakers in their communities.
The right candidate must be able to think strategically, respond to
political developments quickly and deliver under tight deadlines.
TITLE Social Media Officer
REPORTS TO Head of Communications and Research
LOCATION Leinster House, Dublin City Centre
JOB PURPOSE The Social Media Officer will support the work of the
Labour Party Communications Unit by planning, producing, and
distributing creative and engaging digital content and campaigns
across all social media platforms.
* KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To implement digital campaigns in line with
the wider Labour Party communications strategy.
* To create and disseminate content for Labour Party social media
channels and coordinate digital content for Party representatives.
* To advise public representatives, members, and staff on digital
campaigning, through training sessions, and by developing best
practice policies and procedures and track metrics and monitor
progress of key communications targets, and to report same to the
Communications Unit.
* To assist the communications unit in support of the Party?s
communications activities including attendance and support at party
events, photocalls and press conferences.
* To contribute to Labour?s wider communications strategy.
* ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Demonstrated success in social
media campaigning, digital organising and campaigning.
* Experience with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and a
willingness to engage with emerging platforms.
* Experience creating content in line with established branding and
messaging guidelines.
* Capacity to exercise judgement, discretion, and initiative within
a politically sensitive environment, and an ability to provide
well-informed advice.
* Proficiency in the use of graphic design and video editing tools.
* Experience in overseeing volunteers, including the ability to
deliver training and develop volunteer skills.
* The ability to plan, execute, and measure evaluations of
end-to-end stakeholder experience across digital channels
* Experience in implementing new ideas quickly with solid project
management skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communications skills, written verbal and visual.
* Personal resilience and the ability to work effectively as part of
a team, under pressure.
* A commitment to Labour Party principles, values and policies and
an understanding of the Irish political landscape.
* THE FOLLOWING WOULD ALSO BE BENEFICIAL Experience in running
successful online campaigns for a political, advocacy or non-profit
organisation.
* Experience in digital advertising on Google and Meta platforms.
* Demonstrated success in growing support for campaigns online and
through social media, using paid and organic methods.
* Experience managing and analysing data to inform campaign
strategies and rapid response campaigning.
The starting salary for this position is approx. ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website** (inclusive of overtime) on the
Oireachtas Administrative Assistant pay scale with further increases
due under the public service pay agreement by October **Apply on the
website**. We support flexible working arrangements and will provide
significant training and mentoring from a team of experienced
communications, political and digital professionals with opportunities
for considerable career development and progression. The Labour Party
is an equal opportunities employer that encourages all staff to join a
trade union.
APPLICATIONS
* Applications must be submitted to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** by 5PM
ON FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH NOVEMBER. CVs should be no longer
than two pages and may be accompanied by a cover letter no longer than
one page, and a link to a digital content portfolio if available. Both
documents must be in one single PDF file and titled ?FIRSTNAME
SURNAME ? Social Media Officer.
* Candidates should be available for interview the week beginning
**Apply on the website**th November **Apply on the website**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
