Digital Communications Storyteller & Content Strategist

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

AVC scheme

28 days annual leave

EV car benefit

Healthcare plans

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer days

Tech purchase discounts

Costco membership

Boundless benefits

Eye care scheme

Job summary

West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a Digital Communications Executive to join its Digital Communications team in the West Midlands. The role focuses on creating engaging content across digital channels, including TikTok and the website, and delivering innovative digital communications strategies to raise awareness of WMCA’s work.

You will produce a range of content, adapt it to each channel, and collaborate with Media and PR teams while ensuring accessibility and data privacy

Qualifications

• Experience creating social media content in multiple formats.
• Experience managing websites, blogs and social channels.
• Ability to spot stories and bring them to life digitally.
• Ability to repurpose content for different channels.

Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute a wide range of engaging digital content including video, photography, articles, social media posts, infographics etc.
• Ensure content is repurposed and adapted effectively to the style and audience of each digital channel.
• Support with the development and implementation of digital communication strategies.
• Work closely with the Media and PR teams to ensure that stories are communicated through relevant digital channels.
• Provide digital advice and creative ideas to the organisation.
• Regularly review the performance of our digital content and channels by interpreting and reporting on statistics.
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 accessibility legislation on our websites and digital content, as well as GDPR in the management and collection of customer data

Skills

Social media content creation

Website management

Video production

Content strategy

Storytelling

Tools

TikTok

Website CMS

Job description

West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a Digital Communications Executive to join its Digital Communications team in the West Midlands. The role focuses on creating engaging content across digital channels, including TikTok and the website, and delivering innovative digital communications strategies to raise awareness of WMCA’s work.

You will produce a range of content, adapt it to each channel, and collaborate with Media and PR teams while ensuring accessibility and data privacy