DFC Work Experience - Marketing Executive

Department for Communities (Work Experience Opportunities); Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in Belfast is offering a temporary work experience opportunity as a Digital Marketing Executive. The role includes assisting with digital marketing campaigns, creating engaging content, and monitoring campaign performance. This opportunity is ideal for motivated individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in the digital marketing field, with compensation of £10 per day. The position offers a hybrid work model between Belfast City Centre and home-based work.

Benefits

Travel and childcare costs reimbursement

Incentive payment of £10 per day

Qualifications

• Understanding of digital marketing principles and best practices.
• Strong writing and editing skills for creating engaging content.
• Knowledge of SEO techniques to improve website visibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing digital marketing campaigns.
• Create engaging content for blogs and social media.
• Monitor campaign performance using analytics tools.

Skills

Digital marketing principles understanding

Social media familiarity

Strong writing and editing skills

Graphic design capabilities

Analytics skills with Google Analytics

Social media management experience

SEO knowledge

SEM understanding

Tools

Google Analytics

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

DFC Work Experience - Marketing Executive

GetSociable is a dynamic and innovative company specialising in promoting Live Entertainment events. We are committed to delivering exceptional digital marketing solutions to our clients and are looking for a Digital Marketing Executive to join our team. You will play a crucial role in supporting the digital marketing team to execute and optimise various digital marketing campaigns. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow within the digital marketing field. You will be exposed to a range of digital marketing strategies and tools, gaining hands-on experience in creating and managing online content, analysing campaign performance, and engaging with our online audience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing digital marketing campaigns across various channels, including social media, email marketing, and paid advertising.
• Create engaging content for social media platforms, blog posts, email newsletters, and other digital assets.
• Conduct keyword research and optimise website content for SEO.
• Monitor and analyse the performance of digital marketing campaigns using tools like Google Analytics and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support the management of the company's website, including content updates and maintenance.
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing graphics and multimedia content.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest digital marketing trends and best practices.

Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding of digital marketing principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with various digital marketing channels such as social media, email marketing, SEO, and paid advertising.
• Strong writing and editing skills for creating engaging content for blogs, social media, and email campaigns.
• Ability to create visually appealing graphics and multimedia content using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency in using analytics tools like Google Analytics to monitor and analyse campaign performance.
• Ability to generate reports and provide actionable insights based on data analysis.
• Experience managing social media accounts and creating content tailored to different platforms.
• Knowledge of social media advertising and performance tracking.
• Knowledge of search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques to improve website visibility.
• Understanding of search engine marketing (SEM) and experience with platforms like Google Ads.

Further Information

Employer - GetSociableThis work experience opportunity is expected to last for 8 weeks and will require attendance of 30 hours per week. While on Work Experience, participants will retain their entitlement to benefit. Travel and childcare costs may be reimbursed. Participants will also receive an incentive payment equivalent to £10 per day/max £50/week. Contact your local Jobs and Benefits office for further information.

Application Information

If you are in receipt of benefit contact your local Jobs and Benefits Office. If you are not in receipt of benefit contact the WEP team via: [e-mail]

Vacancy ID 1737652 Job Sector Marketing Area Belfast Location Hybrid (Belfast City Centre/Home Based) Salary Please see further information. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 30/09/2025 Closing date 10/11/2025 Worktime 9am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday (including 30 minute break)

Please note – this is a work experience/ volunteer opportunity

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025