Digital Content Editor (Pr & Comms)

First Wessex is a Hampshire-based housing association providing homes and services to local communities throughout Hampshire and parts of Surrey. We pride ourselves on working closely with residents and surrounding communities to make sure we deliver high quality homes and services. We manage and maintain around 20,500 affordable homes for rent or purchase and currently develop in excess of 300 new homes each year!

First Wessex staff play a critical role in the success of the business. It is our people who innovate, develop relationships with our stakeholders, promote our identity, deliver our services and find new ways to improve efficiency and productivity. Organisations with superior workforces are the most successful and at First Wessex we aim to attract, develop and retain the very best people to carry out the work required throughour professionalism, knowledge and ability to work effectively with our customers and stakeholders.

Are you passionate about online journalism? Do you want to work in the public sector where the work you do is meaningful and has a positive impact on others? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We’re looking for a Digital Content Editor to look after all of our online content. The job includes sourcing, editing and publishing effective content that engages and informs our customers, as well as measuring its impact.

Working within our in-house PR & Communications team and based in Portsmouth, this is a full time, permanent position working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. The role boasts a competitive annual salary of £31,200 per annum, plus some excellent benefits including 24 days holiday, acompany pension scheme and private medical insurance.

If successful, you will have extensive experience in copy-writing and/or journalism, including reporting and editing. You will also have a thorough knowledge of digital marketing, content management systems, analytics, search engine optimisation and social media strategies. Excellent written and communication skills are essential. An interest in, or knowledge of, housing or not-for-profit work would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Write engaging digital content
Proactively source, write and publish engaging content for all digital channels such as our website, intranet, social media platforms and other digital channels
Use Content Management Systems (CMS) to regularly review website and intranet content to ensure it is accurate, informative and up-to-date
Use analytics tools to periodically measure the effectiveness of online content and identify any areas for improvement
Help us stand out on social media
Manage social media content on a day-to-day basis
Monitor and engage with our online communities to help communicate our key messages and build online brand recognition
Advise and support staff in the effective use of social media channels
Use analytics tools to periodically measure the effectiveness of social media channels and identify any areas for improvement
Support wider communications projects
Help deliver integrated content to support the delivery of wider communications
When needed, provide copy writing support to the PR & Communications team
Help implement elements of corporate and departmental strategies
Assist with the implementation of the PR & Communications strategy
Support the New Media Manager to help implement the digital communication strategy
Ensure brand identity is adhered to online and all legal requirements are metWork closely with key third party digital suppliers/agencies

Liaise with external SEO agency to help maintain an effective website and widen our online presence
Work closely with internal and external teams to help resolve any technical issues
Keep abreast of development and digital best practice, identify new digital opportunities and be a digital champion for First WessexExperience/Skills:

Excellent writing skills
Proven previous digital marketing experience
Proven experience of website, intranet and social media strategies
Experience of proactively implementing communication campaigns
High level of literacy and a good standard education
Relevant digital/marketing degree qualification is desiredBehaviours:

Team player – able to work effectively as a key team member, but also using your own initiative
Attention to detail – ensuring 100% accuracy in online content
Ability to prioritise and lead multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people at all levels.
Ability to work quickly, accurately and consistently when under pressureWe reserve the right to amend the closing date based upon the number of applications received. Vacancies attracting a high volume of applications may therefore close earlier than advertised.

In line with the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act, all applicants will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview.