Digital and Visual Communications Advisor (Permanent Full-Time)
Invercargill City Council Our award-winning Communications and Marketing team have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Digital and Visual Communications Advisor.
Our team is responsible for leading strategic communications internally and externally, providing digital, design and video services, and delivering marketing to promote our facilities, such as Splash Palace, the Civic Theatre and Te Unua Museum of Southland. Our objectives are to foster pride in our city and community, build trust in Council, raise awareness of our services and facilities, and drive engagement between the community and Council.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
Plan and develop effective and engaging digital content for use across our digital and social media channels to support strategic communications goals and projects
Write, edit, maintain and publish website and intranet content for Council and its services
Create engaging and innovative digital and visual content for Council channels in line with strategic plans including photography, videography and graphic design
Manage digital livestreaming and video channels for various meetings
Design and create graphics and edit photos to support delivery of marketing and communications activities
Apply knowledge of the principles and articles of the Treaty of Waitangi to communications and work practices.
What you will bring:
A relevant tertiary qualification in graphic design, visual communications or related discipline
Minimum two years' demonstrated experience in a similar position delivering effective and engaging visual communications
Current full NZ drivers' licence
Advanced digital technical skills and experience working with website administration, digital marketing platforms and social media
Experience using a range of audio and video equipment, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop
Knowledge of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
We are a passionate and energetic team with a positive and supportive culture and some exciting projects on the go. This year we were named the Gold PR In-house Team of the Year at the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) Awards.
What we offer:
Flexible working environment
Career progression and training/development opportunities
Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc.
Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
Access to sick leave from day one of employment
Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments e.g. Doctor, bank, dentist
For more information please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Please don't apply directly via SEEK as we won't receive your application. Apply online at Careers | Invercargill City Council (icc.govt.nz)
Applications close 8 December 2024 . Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.
Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.
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