The North West Civil Rights Archive is a three-year collaborative project (following a development phase) between the Bloody Sunday Trust / Museum of Free Derry, Guildhall Press and Archive Ireland, which will bring together the existing extensive archives of all three organisations, and also expand the archive with the addition of other existing collections and the creation of new materials, e.g. oral and video histories, publications, films etc. This archive will be made accessible to the public through a variety of media and programmes.The North West Civil Rights Archive is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to collect and preserve our history.
Responsibilities
* Create a website for the NWCRA.
* Support the creation of digital content and resources designed to deepen engagement with the NWCRA.
* Help prepare digital content from the archive for online access.
* Create a link between the website and NWCRA archive software / digital archive.
* Create social media channels and other online resources to promote involvement in the NWCRA.
* Manage the allocated budget for the above work.
* Participate in NWCRA strategic planning and development.
* Develop a marketing strategy for the promotion of the above programmes, activities and events.
* Prepare written reports in association with relevant NWCRA staff for group meetings and attend meetings as and when required.
* Attend appropriate training and personal development designed to enhance personal skill levels, thereby assisting the development of the NWCRA.
* Work with project colleagues to ensure integrated content delivery across all relevant digital channels.
* Assist with the production of evaluation of NWCRA operations.
Skills and Qualifications
* A third level qualification plus at least two years experience in a digital media role
* Or three years demonstrable experience in the areas outlined above.
* Confident in creatively using digital media to engage and inspire audiences.
* Experience in communicating with a diverse range of audiences / consumers on digital media channels including website and social media.
* Ability to develop engaging cross platform written digital content relevant to this project.
* Interested to learn about the cultural heritage sector.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Able to plan and organise time effectively.
* Project management skills; confident working on various projects with competing deadlines.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
* Ability to build trust and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* An interest in and knowledge of local modern history.
* Design skills, including use of graphic design software.
Further Information
Key activities:Establish NWCRA website as a resource for archive engagement and an interactive host for digital elements of the archive.Establish and manage NWCRA social media channels and other web based content as part of a digital communications strategy.Use key social media channels and other web resources to distribute content and further create awareness of the project to attract participation.
Vacancy ID 1728125 Job ref. Ref:NWCRA/CA/0725 - 2) Job Sector Charity and Voluntary,IT,Business, Policy and Projects Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry/Londonderry Salary £29,320 per annum. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 35 Published date 05/08/2025 Closing date 28/08/2025 Worktime 9am - 5pm, days to be confirmed.
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