Public Engagement Digital Producer at University of Birmingham
Job Description
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £31,396 to £33,966 with potential progression once in post to £38,205. Grade 6
Interviews will be held 13th and 14th March 2024.
Main Duties
Content Production
- To scope, plan, develop and deliver creative and thought-provoking digital engagement opportunities for social media and websites to provide new opportunities to experience the University’s research.
- Work collaboratively to identify opportunities for innovative digital public engagement content and campaigns, aiming to engage and facilitate two-way dialogue with agreed audiences and to generate excitement and interest.
Collaboration
- To work closely with colleagues across External Relations and the wider University, including academic and professional services staff, taking a joined-up approach to producing digital content and foster a positive culture of collaboration. Key partners include Campaigns and Reputation; Digital Channel Management; The Exchange venue team.
Other duties:
- To participate as an active and responsible member of the team and contribute to the development of policies, strategies and practice with regard to public engagement.
- To represent the team at agreed external events, ensuring that UoB’s public engagement activities achieve regional, national and international reach to enhance the reputation of the University.
- Supports the University’s sustainability agenda through resource efficient working.
- Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
- Educated to graduate level and/or with experience of producing digital content within a visitor-facing organisation.
- Deep understanding of audiences and public engagement through effective programming – both face to face and online activities.
- Excellent understanding of digital channels and content commissioning and production processes.
- Experience with Search Engine Optimisation, Google Analytics, Facebook Insights and other analytics tools.
- Knowledge of industry best-practices, including content delivery standards and usability.
- Excellent skills in industry-standard Adobe photo, audio and video editing software.
- Excellent communication skills, with good editorial judgement.
Informal enquiries to Emily Hayward – E.Hayward@bham.ac.uk
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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working
