Digital Content and Engagement Coordinator

The Digital Content and Engagement Coordinator will support the AKO Storytelling Institute team in delivering digital communications and marketing the institute events and activities. The role will focus on engaging both external audiences and internal stakeholders for the institute.

This is a standalone role in the Institute but you will work alongside the UAL Communications Department. The post holder will use their creative skills to develop and/or coordinate the production of impactful content that showcases the Institute’s work, public events and research activities. This content will be delivered across our social media channels, newsletter, website and print materials.

The successful candidate will be an organised, enthusiastic and hard-working team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. They will also be digitally savvy, have excellent IT knowledge and skills. Excellent command of English plus meticulous attention to detail is essential, as are good researching skills.

Experience, knowledge and qualifications

• Degree in Communications/Journalism/Writing related subject or relevant equivalent experience
• Trained in use of SquizMatrix (mandatory). Preferable if post holder has existing editing rights to the platform, but this is not required.
• Experience creating content for websites, social media, blogs and newsletters ideally in a culture or Higher Education setting. As well as experience of basic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp) and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent ability to write in plain English adapting the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way
• Strong editorial skills with attention to detail in proofreading and content development.
• Advanced organisational, planning and project management skills, managing multiple tasks and deadlines, with the ability to think ahead, prioritise and work flexibly and accurately when under pressure
• Delivering high-quality and visually impactful communication materials.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Creative with a good eye for what makes something visually appealing and impactful
• Uses initiative and creativity to suggest creative approaches to storytelling and engagement.
• Organised, enthusiastic and hard-working team player who works collaboratively in a team, ensuring the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion are upheld

Desirable criteria:

• Expertise in film editing processes
• Good knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop or other design and video editing packages

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.