Senior Digital Communications & Social Media Lead

GMCA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

GMCA is seeking a Senior Communications and Media Officer to shape Greater Manchester’s story across social media, news and beyond. You’ll produce engaging social content, turn complex policies into clear messages and engage with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment.

You’ll plan and deliver integrated communications, film and edit at events, and support media activity with regional and national outlets, ensuring timely, accurate information reaches diverse

Qualifications

• Experience creating engaging social media content across video, photography and written formats.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to make complex subjects clear and compelling.
• Strong understanding of how social and traditional media work together.
• Ability to spot opportunities in the news agenda and develop strong social media hooks.

Responsibilities

• Create timely, high-quality social media content across video, photography and written formats for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, GMCA and GMFRS.
• Turn complex policies, announcements and sensitive issues into clear, accessible and compelling content.
• Spot opportunities in the news agenda and develop strong social media hooks that reach and engage different audiences.
• Film and edit content at events, major announcements and other key moments, producing high-quality work at pace.
• Support proactive and responsive media activity with regional and national outlets.
• Respond quickly and accurately to breaking news, emerging issues and misinformation.
• Work with senior stakeholders, colleagues and partners across Greater Manchester to plan and deliver integrated communications.
• Use audience insight, platform knowledge and media judgement to improve reach, engagement and impact.

Skills

Social media content

Video filming/editing

Writing

News judgment

Digital storytelling

Audience insights

Job description

GMCA is seeking a Senior Communications and Media Officer to shape Greater Manchester’s story across social media, news and beyond. You’ll produce engaging social content, turn complex policies into clear messages and engage with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment.

You’ll plan and deliver integrated communications, film and edit at events, and support media activity with regional and national outlets, ensuring timely, accurate information reaches diverse