Digital Media Officer

he South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and the private sector. These bodies together serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver economic growth and prosperity for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.

Are you a talented communicator and content creator who can help shape our online and social media presence?

We’re seeking a creative who can deliver innovative social media and web copy and content to join our team at the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).

As Digital Media Officer you will be a key member of our dynamic and busy communications team, developing and creating engaging content for the Mayor and SYMCA’s digital channels, delivering digital media campaigns and provide strategic advice to colleagues.

We’re looking for someone with experience working in a busy, fast-paced communications team, agency or newsroom, who can make engaging social media and digital content including videos and graphics. You should have experience delivering paid media across Meta, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok and monitoring and reporting website performance using industry standard tools.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, hybrid working, access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference.

Located in a vibrant city centre location, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of a range of benefits, including active travel facilities. We believe in a healthy work/life balance.

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together South Yorkshire’s Mayor and the four local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. With powers over transport, skills and economic growth, and with devolution on the national political agenda this is an exciting time to join SYMCA, and help make South Yorkshire a better place to live, work and invest.

For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

How to apply

Please visit https://southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/who-we-are/work-for-usto download the application form. In your application, please state how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post, providing clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions.

Applications no later than: 9:00am on Friday 23 June 2023

Interviews will take place: Tuesday 11 July 2023

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Discover more about the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority by visiting https://southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £38,296.00-£41,496.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield, S1 2BQ

Application deadline: 23/06/2023
Reference ID: 2023