Social/Digital Media Co-ordinator

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Born Free Foundation, the internationally renowned animal welfare and wildlife conservation organisation, is seeking to recruit a Social/Digital Media Co-ordinator based at our Head Office in Horsham, West Sussex. 

Reporting to the Marketing Director and working as part of a busy and dynamic team, this is a full time role and an exciting opportunity to work in one of the fastest growing international wildlife charities, with a recognised and high profile media presence. The Born Free Foundation is dedicated to stop animal suffering and to conserve animals in the wild; it has a wide portfolio of projects dealing with some of the worlds most endangered species.

We are looking for a successful and motivated individual who has relevant experience.  A degree in Marketing would be an advantage although a proven track record in web, social and digital media is essential.  Empathy for animal welfare and conservation is desirable as well as previous charity experience although not imperative.  Excellent writing and communication skills are important.

The successful candidate will be a good and enthusiastic team player with well-developed people skills, with the ability to prioritise and organise whilst working under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• To maintain and develop the Born Frees social media presence, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram & YouTube
• Finding new online spaces and channels through which The Born Free Foundation’s message can be pushed
• Promoting Born Free through various blogs such as The Dodo and Care2
• Creation of online CPC advertising campaigns
• Work with the Senior Digital Content Coordinator in the updating and maintenance of the website, where experience of WordPress will be desirable

Key Skills

• Confidence using social media to engage with a variety of supporters
• Copywriting
• Experience with website CMS
• MS Office competence

Other desirable skills include

• Video editing  preferably using Premier Pro
• Photo editing
• Photography

Salary will be commensurate with experience..  Applicants must be UK residents or be legally permitted to work in the UK.  Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter should be forwarded to:

The Operations Manager
The Born Free Foundation
Broadlands Business Campus
Langhurstwood Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 4QP

or to recruitment@bornfree.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 7th September 2015.