Digital Communications Lead – Welsh Essential

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Welsh Government is seeking a Digital Communications Manager - Welsh Essential to lead high quality digital content creation across policy areas and engage the public. You will manage photography, video and design assets and ensure legal, regulatory and Welsh language compliance across channels.

Based in Cardiff, the role involves coordinating with internal teams and external partners, delivering social media strategies, producing performance dashboards and providing training on best

Qualifications

• Strong bilingual communication skills in Welsh and English; ability to create, edit and quality-assure content in both languages.
• Experience creating social media content for different digital channels incorporating modern trends and techniques.
• Knowledge of crisis communication protocols and experience managing sensitive digital communications.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality video, photo and design content across all official Welsh Government social media channels, ensuring output meets legal compliance and accessibility standards.
• Provide expert advice and training on creating video, photo design assets, as well as social media best practice and emerging trends to colleagues.
• Support the design and development of a clear style for video, photo and design content across government.

Skills

Social media content creation

Video production

Photo design

Design assets

Analytics & reporting

Education

Degree in communications, digital marketing, journalism, media production or equivalent

Job description

The Welsh Government is seeking a Digital Communications Manager - Welsh Essential to lead high quality digital content creation across policy areas and engage the public. You will manage photography, video and design assets and ensure legal, regulatory and Welsh language compliance across channels.

Based in Cardiff, the role involves coordinating with internal teams and external partners, delivering social media strategies, producing performance dashboards and providing training on best