Digital media specialist
Been looking for that break as a digital content and social media specialist?
We're seeking an enthusiastic and confident digital communicator to optimise the development and implementation of local, business and social media channels.
You will source, collate and edit stories targeted as of interest to key audiences and stakeholders, as well as write digital content in the form of articles, localised news etc for channels on the Auckland City Council website.
You'll also be our go-to person on social media knowledge, monitoring topical issue communications via Social Media (Facebook, Twitter etc) to ensure we gain a picture of views on Auckland City Councils initiatives, and educating/advising on effective social media policy and etiquette internally. That's real variety at the leading edge of digital communications - what more can you ask for!
You will need at least three years experience with online digital media, including writing and editing website content and e-newsletters. You will already have experience effectively utilising social media in a business environment. You will be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and have HTML knowledge to a basic/intermediate level. Ideally, this will be backed with a tertiary qualification, preferably in online marketing/communications or a related discipline. Experience of, or an appreciation of, working within a complex and politically sensitive environment is important.
You will need at least three years experience with online digital media, including writing and editing website content and e-newsletters.
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Auckland CouncilNew Zealand’s largest city holds a wealth of creative talent and businesses, making it, without a doubt, New Zealand’s home of the creative industries. Auckland's unique arts, culture and creative enterprises not only enrich the cultural landscape of the city and its inhabitants but also make a vital contribution to the city’s economic success.
Auckland Council is committed to making Auckland an arts and culture centre by supporting the abundance of talented creative people who call Auckland home, and creating attractive business and lifestyle options for all who choose to live, work and play here.
The council supports the arts and creative industries in the following ways:
- Support and funding for arts organisations, artists ,arts and cultural groups
- Provision of arts facilities, such as the Art Gallery and ArtStation
- Design and delivery of a public art collection and programme
- Support of performing arts venues such as The Aotea Centre, Civic Theatre and Auckland Townhall
- Funding support for independent performing arts venues such as Q Theatre and The Basement
- Arts and creative sector research and policy and strategy such as Arts Agenda, Blueprint and Arts in Public Places – Public Art Policy
- Urban design of city environments such as Fort Street and Elliot street redevelopments
- City planning and management of projects like Aotea Quarter development
- Provision of world class library resources
- Support of industry associations and business events such as The Big Idea, ART Survive and Thrive forums and Film Auckland
- Delivery of community services to maintain and develop community and recreation facilities and centres
- Support and delivery of community and major events such as Pasifika Festival, Lantern Festival and Music in Parks
- Facilitation of film productions in the regionTo find out more about Auckland Council’s support of the creative industries and how this can benefit you or your creative business visit www.auckland.govt.nz or phone 09 379 2020
Auckland Council is proud to support The Big Idea. Through The Big Idea, Auckland Council can effectively engage with Auckland’s creative community, and promote the arts and culture services it provides.
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