Description
Merton Council is seeking a Digital Communications Officer to join its Communications and Engagement team.
The successful candidate will lead on digital content creation for the council, from storyboard to final edit, creating video, graphics, and social posts that inform and engage residents across various channels.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing paid social campaigns and tracking their performance
- Advising senior officers and members on digital approaches
- Participating in the press office rota, including out-of-hours cover and newsletter duties
- Working closely with colleagues across the council
The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong portfolio of creative, original content
- Skills in video editing tools such as CapCut and Canva
- Experience running paid social campaigns on Meta and Google
- An understanding of social media trends and how to apply them in local government
- Confidence working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team
The salary for this position is GBP 45,123 - 49,590 per year.