Digital Content Producer

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is seeking a Digital Content Producer to create and manage impactful digital content for the Northern Ireland Assembly until March 2026. The role encompasses video production, social media management, and collaboration with the Communications Team to enhance public engagement. Applicants should have a relevant degree and at least two years' experience in content creation and video editing.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave allowance

Hybrid working flexibility

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• At least a primary degree with 2.2 classification.
• Minimum of two years' experience in video editing and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage digital content including videos for social media.
• Work closely with the Communications Team on content delivery and evaluation.

Skills

Video editing

Content creation

Social media management

Graphic design

Analytics

Education

Primary degree (min 2.2)

GCSE/GCE 'O' level passes (A* to C)

Tools

Video editing software

Online graphics software (e.g., Canva)

Job description

MCS Group is proud to be partnering with the Northern Ireland Assembly, in their search for a Digital Content Producer until March 2026.

The role:

The Digital Content Producer is responsible for creating and managing digital content for the Northern Ireland Assembly. This includes social media videos and website content. They work with the Communications Team to deliver the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission's content plans, tracking and evaluating the performance of content against objectives.

• Filming and editing video content for publication on the Assembly's social media channels, website and intranet.
• Work as part of a team in the development of new Assembly video and audio productions.
• In-vision and voiceover presentation to appear in visual and audio productions for the Assembly's website, social media channels and intranet to tell the story of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
• Design and publish software graphics to enhance the branding and messaging of the Assembly.
• Monitoring mailboxes for content creation requests, completing work within agreed deadlines.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance matters, such as GDPR and accessibility to ensure that all content meets these standards.
• Taking part in creative sessions around the development of new content.
• Working closely with the Communications Officers to help them create and evaluate content for external awareness and engagement campaigns such as those for committee work using social adverts and organic social media posts (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and also for internal communications.
• Maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders including MLAs, Assembly Commission staff, officials from Executive departments and members of the public.
• Managing information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements including the gathering of information and co-ordination of responses to information requests including Freedom of Information requests.
• Complying with all Assembly Commission's staff policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures.
• Carrying out other duties that the Assembly Commission reasonably requires of you.

The Person:

1. At least a primary degree, minimum 2.2 classification, in any subject.

Applications will be considered from applicants with formal qualifications of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

AND

At least two years' experience in the criteria (a) to (d) below:

1. Regular use of camera equipment and video editing software for business needs;
2. Using online graphics software, for example, Canva;
3. Promoting strategic messaging or corporate storytelling using and posting to social media platforms; and
4. Using analytics/insights to measure the impact of content on the web and/or social channels.

OR

1. GCSE/GCE 'O' level passes at grades A* to C in four subjects including English language.

Applications will be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

AND

Four years' experience in the criteria (a) to (d) above.

The Rewards:

As the successful applicant, you will receive the following:

• £34,732 per annum
• Excellent annual leave allowance
• Hybrid working
• You will be joining a warm, friendly team environment with a fantastic organization

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at [e-mail].

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs