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Job description

As a Trainee Marketing and Social Media Coordinator, you will work directly with the Programme Director to promote both NVTV as a channel and its content. You will be responsible for: Social Media Assistance: Support the management of social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.) by assisting in content creation, scheduling and engagement. Upload and maintenance of the NVTV website for our on-demand services..

Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Collaborate with the team to create and curate content including graphics, images and written copy for social media and other marketing materials.
• Community Engagement: Monitor and engage with the online community by responding to comments, messages and inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Content Calendar: Assist in maintaining a content calendar to ensure regular posting schedules and plan upcoming campaigns.
• Analytics and Reporting: Learn to use analytics tools to track and measure the performance of social media and marketing efforts.
• Marketing Campaign Support: Participate in the development and execution of marketing campaigns assisting with various tasks as needed.
• Training and Learning: Engage in training sessions and mentorship to enhance your skills in marketing and social media coordination.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written is essential.
• Passion for Marketing and Social Media: A strong interest in digital marketing and social media platforms with a desire to learn and grow in this field.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with the online community and collaborating with team members.
• Creativity: An aptitude for creative content creation and an eye for design and visuals.
• Basic Writing Skills: Ability to write clear and engaging social media posts and marketing copy.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, platforms and strategies.
• Organisational Skills: Basic organisational and time management skills to support content calendars and campaigns.

Desirable Skills

• Third level qualification is desirable.
• Graphic Design Skills: Basic knowledge of graphic design tools for creating compelling visuals.
• Photography/Videography Interest: An interest in photography and videography for capturing engaging content.
• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with various social media platforms and marketing tools.
• SEO Understanding: A basic understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) for content optimization.
• Video Editing Skills: Basic video editing skills for creating video content.

Further Information

The Employer is: NORTHERN VISIONS LTD. Salary: 16-17 £6.40, 18-20 £8.60, 21 plus £11.44 per hour. Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer. Northern Visions/NVTV is Northern Ireland’s local community channel, broadcasting to over 305,000 homes across the greater Belfast area via Freeview channel 7 and 157,000 homes via Virgin Media channel 159. We also livestream and provide on demand through our website nvtv.co.uk.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.