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The Irish Film Board requires a Digital Marketing & Communications Assistant (4-year fixed term)

Department: Marketing & Communications Department
Reporting to: Marketing and Communications Manager

Role
Reporting directly to the Marketing and Communications Manager this role will provide an opportunity to work across co-ordinating all digital marketing & communications at the Irish Film Board including generating social media content, web content, newsletters, trailers and IFB content for public. The role will also be responsible for creating ideas to increase traffic across all of the IFB communications platforms, as well as managing IFB analytics. The role will assist with preparing website news stories and press releases. Also key to this role will be providing necessary administration support to the Marketing and Communications Manager in a very fast-paced vibrant department. 
 
Key Responsibilities

• To drive the IFB social media presence across all social media channels,
• Preparation of content for the IFB website
• Co-ordinating the company's website via a CMS (WordPress) and keeping the IFB website up to date
• To assist in the preparation of key marketing materials, with a particular focus on digital content
• Monitoring and reporting on website performance using Google Analytics
• Proofing all marketing materials - including brochures, flyers, advertising and posters
• To assist the Marketing and Communications Manager with press releases and press queries
• To support effective work flows and processes and to provide key support in undertaking strategic initiatives.
• To provide high quality and efficient administrative service to the IFB Marketing and Communications Manager 

Key Skills/Competencies

• Excellent computer package proficiency including Word, Excel, Power-point and social media platforms
• Must have excellent attention to detail and be borderline obsessive about accuracy across all marketing materials and communications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a fast-paced team who can contribute to a dynamic and innovative working environment
• Must have a strong client focus
• Must be able to work to challenging deadlines and work on own initiative
• Must love communicating and engaging with audiences
• A desire to work the Film and TV sector is essential

Salary Scale
This position will be offered at Clerical Officer Grade. Salary scale will be €22,879 rising incrementally. Annual leave is 20 days and all these posts will be part of the Irish Film Board Superannuation Scheme. There will also be a probationary period of 9 months.
 
Application Process
Interested applicants are invited to forward a detailed CV that highlights relevant experience and a covering letter in strict confidence to the email provided by Wednesday 5th July 2017, clearly highlighting which position you are applying for in the Header line.
 
The selection process will include a short listing of candidates.  The criteria will be based on the requirements of the position. As part of the application you should set out your skills and experience to meet the requirements of the position for the position. You should also set out why you wish to work in the Film and TV sector.
 
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board is an equal opportunities employer.
 
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board is under the aegis of the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.