Digital Media and Communications Officer
Title: Digital Media and Communications Officer
Contract: Permanent, part-time, 21 hours per week
Location: Ladbroke Grove with opportunity for flexible and remote working
Reporting to: Co-CEO
About the role
The Digital Media and Communications Officer will support us in developing engaging digital content for our digital media and websites, reaching local voluntary organisations, children and young people, families and additional stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing our social media calendar, creating online content and assets and supporting the development of Our City. Alongside this, there will be opportunities for creative development over the course of the contract through Young K&C’s additional initiatives and projects.
Young K&C is an exciting, dynamic cross-sector partnership, creating a community of member and partner organisations working together to support children and young people in Kensington & Chelsea. Our members are local voluntary and community sector organisations offering a range of services across the borough.
We aim to improve outcomes for local children and young people by building a thriving local voluntary sector and reducing inequality. Our approach brings together local voluntary organisations, businesses, and public sector organisations to provide targeted support for local children and young people.
What you’ll be doing:
Digital Content Creation
* Develop engaging digital content tailored for Young K&C’s social media channels, including Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn
* Produce engaging video content to highlight the work of Young K&C and its members
* Research issues affecting young people in the local community to create insightful campaigns that increase awareness of local services
Channel Management and Engagement
* Manage Young K&C’s social media channels, including scheduling posts, monitoring responses, and engaging with our digital community
* Maintain a strong level of positive engagement across all digital platforms
* Raise awareness and the profile of Young K&C’s work, impact, and its connection to local voluntary organisations, in partnership with the Co-CEO and Grants and Impact Officer
Web and Platform Development
* Support the ongoing development of Young K&C’s website
* Contribute to the growth of Our City, a platform connecting local young people to activities and programmes in their area
Reporting and Insights
* Create short reports on the engagement, reach, and impact of communication channels
* Share insights and recommendations to improve digital performance and engagement
Collaboration and Support
* Work in partnership with the Membership and Development Manager to support Young K&C’s members with digital media and communications queries
* Collaborate with colleagues to ensure communications amplify Young K&C’s wider programmes and prioritiess
Who we’re looking for:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Creative and innovative approach to develop new ideas and ways of working
* Experience managing and creating content for multiple social media platforms
* Strong organisational and planning skills
* Experience of creating basic print and digital assets, including newsletters, short form videos, flyers, and images on software such as Canva and Adobe suites
* Some experience of website management
* Some experience of photography and videography
* Some experience of collating and presenting data for reporting
* Passionate about supporting the local voluntary sector, children and young people
* Can-do attitude and ready to support our small but dynamic team!
Although not essential, we strongly encourage applications who live, work or study in Kensington and Chelsea or who have existing knowledge and lived experience of the local area or voluntary sector.
What we can offer you:
* Great location in the heart of the Kensington and Chelsea community
* Opportunities for training and development related to the role
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
* A day off on your birthday
* Taking part in exciting community events
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Young K&C supports a wide range of diverse communities. We are committed to ensuring that young people across all communities are represented within play and youth services and have access to high-quality support to achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to championing voices from across all communities, we acknowledge the barriers faced by people who have been impacted by poverty and experienced by women, LGBT+ people, disabled people and people from the global majority. We actively encourage applicants from all sections of the community to champion and represent the voices we support both within and outside of our organisation.
Accessibility: Our building is fully accessible. We support all applicants and if you need any adjustments made to the application process or have any questions regarding accessibility within the role, please do get in touch.
To apply: Please upload your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the skills/experience that will support you in this role via the link by Wednesday 15 October
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