Digital Content & Paid Media Executive

Job Title: Digital Content & Paid Media Executive

Reporting To: Head of Digital Marketing

Location: Remote (Ireland) with a requirement to attend the office (Dublin 2) for meetings/training as required

Contract duration: Permanent contract

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 39 hours a week

Remuneration: 35000 - 40000 per annum

Benefits: 25 days annual leave (exclusive of public holidays) financial support for further education two days positive mental

health leave annually and access to the four-day working weekprogramme.

About spunout

spunout is Irelands youth information and support platform working towards an Ireland where all young people are supported and empowered to thrive.

spunout has a range of free anonymous online services that are there for you whenever you need them. If it matters to you it matters to us.Through our platform spunout shares factual information on mental health and wellbeing provides 24/7 free and anonymous support by text and shares the stories and experiences of young people across Ireland so we can learn from and support each other. We also connect people to trusted services and resources around the country for further support.

Our aim is to support young people to be informed feel empowered and heard and to support our peers to access opportunities and services to help us achieve our full potential.

About the role:

This is a hybrid role that combines content creation with support across paid media and digital advertising. As the Content Creator & Paid Media Assistant you will be responsible for producing engaging digital content across our platforms while also assisting in the planning execution and reporting of our paid campaigns. You will work closely with the Digital Marketing and Content teams to help bring our campaigns to life and ensure they reach young people across Ireland in meaningful and accessible ways. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and digitally-minded individual who is passionate about youth engagement social media and the impact of accessible information and support.

The ideal candidate is a digital marketing professional with experience in creating content and an interest in the relationship between content and paid social media campaigns and Google Ads. You will be a fast learner eager to work as part of a team as well as independently and have a passion for best-in-class digital marketing in the not-for-profit sector. Youll work closely with the Digital Marketing team to support the delivery of our digital strategy across platforms with a focus on creating engaging multimedia content and assisting with digital advertising efforts.

How to apply

Interested candidates can apply for this role by completing this application form only. No CVs sent via email will be accepted.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include:

Content Creation

• Create visual and written content for social media platforms including TikTok Instagram and YouTube
• Assist in the planning and execution of digital campaigns that support spunouts mission
• Collaborate with the Digital Content Team to create assets that are audience-appropriate and platform-optimised
• Edit and repurpose video photo and audio content for multiplatform use
• Ensure all content aligns with spunouts brand tone and youth-centred guidelines
• Comfortable on camera
• Experienced in UGC content creation.
  

Paid Media Support

• Support the setup monitoring and optimisation of paid social campaigns (Meta Ads Manager TikTok Ads YouTube)
• Assist with the management of the Google Ads Grant account
• Collaborate with the Digital Marketing and Content teams to build ad campaigns aligned with strategic goals
• Monitor ad performance and contribute to reporting insights for campaign effectiveness
  
  

Digital & Team Support

• Use the project management tool Notion to track tasks and deadlines
• Stay informed about digital trends and audience behaviours especially across youth platforms
• Report to the Head of Digital Marketing on key performance insights and areas for improvement

Search Engine Optimisation

• Assist with basic SEO tasks including keyword research image optimisation and link strategies
• Use tools like Google Analytics Google Search Console and other SEO platforms to support visibility goals
• Work with the content team to ensure digital assets are search-optimised

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience or interest in setting up and monitoring ads for social media
• A qualification in digital marketing multimedia communications or equivalent experience
• At least one year of relevant experience in content creation or digital marketing
• Experience with social media ads and Google Ads (certifications are a bonus)
• Proficiency in video and/or graphic editing tools (e.g. Canva CapCut Adobe tools etc.)
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector is a plus

Personal Attributes:

The ideal candidate will:

Demonstrate strong soft skills including empathy good listening skills and adaptability

Be passionate about providing information and support to enhance the quality of life health and wellbeing of all young people in Ireland

Be a self-starter with: strong organisational skills desire to learn and the capacity to prioritise and balance conflicting demands

Possess strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data for informed decision making.

• Strong storytelling skills
• Creativity curiosity and a youth-focused mindset
• Comfortable working across visual written and video formats
• Able to manage time and priorities across multiple projects
• Open to feedback collaboration and experimentation
• Passionate about spunouts mission to empower young people across Ireland

* * *

Applications and Queries:

The deadline for the receipt of applications is Sunday 28th September 2025 at midnight. You can apply for this role by completing this application form only.

Be advised that any offers are subject to reference checks and Garda clearance. Any queries regarding this role may be directed to

* * *

The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time.

All relevant staff members are required to obtain Garda clearance as a condition of their initial and continued employment.

spunout is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All documentation received by spunout will be processed in accordance with the relevant applicable data protection legislation. The information will only be used in the processing of job applications and for ongoing administrative purposes with job candidates.