Digital Communications Manager

Job Description

Digital Communications ManagerThe Henry Jackson Society (HJS) is the UKs boldest think tank and policy-shaping force, constantly ahead of the curve on the big issues of international and domestic importance, and they are expanding. They are looking for a new Digital Communications Manager to join them on the next stage of their organisational journey, which has already taken them to the status of a household name in the international political and media constellation.Their mission is to be a force that fights for the principles and alliances which keep societies free - working across borders and party lines to combat extremism, advance democracy and fundamental human rights, and make a stand in an increasingly uncertain world.The RoleThe Digital Communications Manager will be a key member of the communications team. Working closely with Director of Operations and Finance (DOF) and the Director of Communications (DoC), the Digital Communications Manager will spend their time promoting the organisations output, working with the Senior Management Team (SMT) to write, implement and deliver on a new digital communications and marketing strategy.This role will help improve the external communications and relations for the Henry Jackson Society, working with management and research teams, and within the communications team, to conceive ideas, build engagement strategy and execute communication through various digital media channels. The role will also play a crucial part in delivering HJS ambitious events programme - promoting, filming, broadcasting, and finding new ways to share content from their events.What they are looking forThe ideal candidate will have a proactive and ambitious approach, the ability to marry the detail-oriented and fast-paced nature of the job in building awareness. They will also have interest in and support for HJS, its initiatives, projects and policies. Serving as one of the organisations media point-people and external representatives, you will play a major part in identifying and exploiting communications and political opportunities, working with management and the research team in producing material, managing creative output and developing the organisations financial base. Part of the role will involve creating and filming video content, some of which will be animated.The role will see a major expansion of HJS digital communications. As such, exploring new and innovative techniques will be a core part of the role. Theyre looking for a self-starter who is not afraid to try new things and who has a passion for explaining policy ideas.Responsibilities

1. Managing HJSs and associated brands digital media platforms, monitoring media in line with HJSs remit, keeping colleagues informed of activity relevant to HJS, writing blogs, website copy, identifying new digital opportunities and helping HJS to establish thought leadership in its areas of work.
2. Working with colleagues to produce effective material aimed at a wider audience, adjusting all research output to gain maximum digital coverage.
3. Exploring new mediums and methods to explain HJS research to new and under-reached audiences.
4. Working closely with the SMT to deliver a new digital and marketing strategy for all social media channels, audio, video and stakeholder communications.
5. Creating and delivering digital communications and digital communications templates requiring elements of design, formatting and management of brand standards and consistency.
6. Leading on the creation and design process of corporate marketing and event materials and publications, either using your skills or directing appropriate designers.
7. Leading all HJS physical and e-marketing to stakeholders, reviewing templates, statistics and opportunities to better sell the output of the organisation(s).
8. Managing the digital broadcast and promotion of HJS events programme.
9. Being a spokesperson for HJS where appropriate and as assigned by the DoC, and develop skills and knowledge to achieve this aim.

Person SpecificationQualifications / Training - Essential

GCSE English and maths or equivalent

Degree

Experience / Knowledge - Essential

Previous relevant digital media platform experience

Confident writing and speaking skills, and experience of communicating policy recommendations to a variety of audiences

Knowledge and practical usage of social media

Skills / Abilities - Essential

Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages and Adobe products (including: Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects and PremierePro)

Research skills

Video production skills

Web-management skills - WordPress

Good communication skills both written and verbal

Good digital marketing skills

Ability to handle high-pressure environments

Excellent organisational skills

Additional Attributes - Essential

Passionate and enthusiastic about the work of HJS

Willingness to work outside of normal working hours without time in lieu

Ability to work flexibly as role demands

Pro-active and self-motivated with a drive to develop and willingness to undertake further training if necessary

Sympathy with their ideals expected

Please complete an application form which includes a covering note expressing your interest and suitability for the role as well as questions about your experience. You can do this by clicking apply’. Closing date - Sunday 22nd November 2020 Required skills

Charity

Digital Communication

marketing

Keyskills :
Charity Digital Communication marketing