Digital Content Assistant

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Join the Royal Society of Chemistrys flagship magazine Chemistry World as Digital Content Assistant where you will support the delivery of high-quality digital content and community engagement across our platforms.

In this role you will:

• Maintain and update website content in line with house style and SEO best practices

• Prepare and publish content for web and social media

• Monitor and report on website performance using analytics tools

• Assist with live online events and audience engagement

• Create and schedule social media content including sponsored posts

• Moderate online discussions and identify opportunities for new content

• Stay current with digital communications trends and continuously seek way to improve Chemistry Worlds online effectiveness.

What we are looking for:

• Degree level qualification in a scientific field and current understanding of the science landscape

• Experience of writing and proof-reading content for the web including social media with excellent attention to detail

• Experience with web analytics tools including social media monitoring search engine optimisation and content management systems

• Highly organised and able to coordinate and prioritise multiple workflows develop and improve upon existing solutions

• Ability to understand and contribute to the magazines overall objectives and strategy

At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office you will be able to work from home within the UK with the expectation that you will attend the office as and when required. If you need flexible working arrangements please outline this in your application.

If you are interested in this role please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and as a cover letter (in no more than 500 words) telling us about your relevant knowledge skills and competencies and why you are applying for this role.

About the RSC

Chemistry World is a leading magazine for chemical scientists worldwide. It is a valuable benefit for members of the Royal Society Chemistry and reaches a large international audience online. It provides a variety of content in print and digital channels including news features opinions podcasts and webinars

Benefits

We promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options. Our benefits package includes:

• 26 days paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays.

• Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution).

• Life assurance at 3 times basic annual salary.

• Enhanced parental leave.

• Paid volunteering days.

Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us our benefits equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.

At the RSC we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.

As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme we endeavour where possible to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format please contact the Recruitment Team at or on 44 (0) and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.

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