Digital Content Strategist

The Institute of Ismaili Studies; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is seeking a creative, organised Digital Content Coordinator to support the Institute’s digital communications strategy. Reporting to the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, this role works with the Office of Communications and Development to produce engaging content across the IIS website, newsletters, social media, and learning platforms.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating content, managing editorial calendars, developing compelling

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in communications, journalism, digital media or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong track record of copywriting and editing for web, digital, and social media channels.
• Excellent editorial judgement, with ability to transform complex scholarly material into accessible content.
• Experience managing content plans, editorial workflows, and multi-stage review processes.
• Ability to analyse digital performance and audience engagement data to inform content planning and improvement.
• Experience with CMS, email marketing platforms and best practices in digital comms would be advantageous.
• Experience of podcast production, audio recording, editing and distribution would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning, coordination, and delivery of content across IIS website, newsletters, social channels and digital learning platforms.
• Manage editorial calendars and develop compelling content.
• Oversee digital newsletters and support podcast production.
• Ensure digital communications are engaging, accurate, accessible, and aligned with IIS brand and tone.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing for web

Editorial judgement

Content planning

Analytics

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in communications, journalism, digital media

Tools

Content Management System (CMS)

Email marketing platforms

Podcast production tools

Job description

The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is seeking a creative, organised Digital Content Coordinator to support the Institute’s digital communications strategy. Reporting to the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, this role works with the Office of Communications and Development to produce engaging content across the IIS website, newsletters, social media, and learning platforms.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating content, managing editorial calendars, developing compelling