Digital Marketing Officer
We have a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to expand their skills and develop a rewarding career delivering proactive and effective communications on a global scale.
The International Egg Commission (IEC) represents the global egg industry, advocating for innovation, sustainability, and growth. Our mission is to enhance egg production and consumption worldwide through shared knowledge, global collaboration, and impactful initiatives. As we move forward with our vision, we’re looking for a dynamic Digital Marketing Officer to elevate our online presence and drive engagement across digital channels.
This varied and evolving role will see you join our dynamic team, based at our head office in the picturesque Shropshire countryside.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of the organisation’s global communication activities across internal and external channels. You will enjoy presenting messages in a creative way while writing for a range of mediums, including our social media channels, newsletters, and website.
This is an ideal position for someone looking to take the next step in their communications career. We will support you in developing your knowledge and expertise in an international environment, with great opportunities for career growth and professional development.
If you are a team player with good organisational skills and a high attention to detail, we would love to hear from you!
About the role
This varied role will see you perform a wide range of day-to-day activities, including:
- Researching, writing and editing impactful copy that can be used across a range of channels, including website news stories, blogs, social media posts and e-newsletters.
- Developing a wide variety of on-brand creative visuals to complement written communications.
- Supporting the execution of our social media engagement strategy, helping to find new ways to boost reach and engagement across different channels.
- Assisting the planning and delivery of global communications which promote World Egg Day.
- Gathering and disseminating information internally to ensure the team is aware of updates, news and events.
- Fact-checking and proofreading all outgoing communication material.
- Supporting the wider team where needed.
Your knowledge and skills
Essential
- Articulate, engaging and accurate communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines independently.
- Strong digital communications and IT skills, with experience of writing content for social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Great attention to detail, particularly regarding visual presentation, grammar, and punctuation.
- Diligent, conscientious, and reliable.
Desirable
- Good news sense, with interest in current affairs and emerging communications ideas.
- Experience using Website CMS (WordPress) and Canva would be an advantage, but full training can be provided.
Line Management: This position reports to the Communications Manager.
Overseas travel: Opportunities may be available but are not essential to the role.
Location: Near Church Stretton, Shropshire.
Starting salary: £24,000 – £27,000.
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Application Process
To apply, please send a full CV and covering letter detailing what you can bring to the advertised role to info@internationalegg.com by midday on Friday 25 October with the job title you are applying for as the subject line.
- Applications must include a covering letter (of no more than 2 sides of A4) and CV.
- Recruitment for most roles will be undertaken on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
- Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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