The University of Auckland Looking for Social Media – Digital Content & Video Producer at Auckland City, Auckland Full Time

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

The Department

The Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) office is an awarding winning team which forms the University’s centralised point of contact for philanthropic partners and for alumni and friends. Our team includes Development and Alumni Relations personnel and a range of staff to support them to connect and engage with alumni and donors.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a Digital Content Producer to provide engaging, dynamic and authentic digital content that showcases our fundraising and engagement activities. You’ll be a digital content expert, with experience in the areas of video shooting and editing, social media asset creation, planning and executing email direct messaging (EDM) campaigns and digital marketing.

You will split your time between digital content creation, which includes short videos and compelling posts and general email marketing activities, website updates and digital support for our events and fundraising teams, so ideally, you will have a background as a social media content coordinator or marketing creative with a passion for engaging content creation and short-form/video-based posting.

This is an opportunity for someone who has a good depth of digital posting experience whilst being comfortable using marking tools such as Canva to help us connect and engage our philanthropic partners and donors, whose generosity has a transformative effect on research, teaching and learning at the University.

This is a Digital storytelling role which will challenge you to engage our audience across email, social and digital platforms. You will make a difference by using your social media savvy for social good, raising money to support life changing research, student scholarships and more in a flexible working environment.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

You will be directly line managed and supported by our Digital Engagement Manager and work closely with our Communications Manager and their specialist content writer. These will be your direct colleagues. You will also tap into the University’s large network of marketing professionals to share ideas and ways of working.

Our aim is to build long-term mutually-beneficial relationships with alumni and donors. These relationships will lead to contributions of philanthropic funds, expertise, and advocacy that will help the University of Auckland to play its part in developing knowledge and people for the good of Auckland, New Zealand, and the global community.

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be considered for the role you will need a Bachelor’s degree or relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or another relevant field as well as experience as a content writer or digital marketing creator/coordinator.

You will thrive in this role if you excel at creating compelling and engaging content across multiple digital formats. As a digital content optimiser, you will be familiar with digital media channels and analysis tools and of course, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We are seeking 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role with the ability to provide examples of your own digital publications such as professional social media posts and short compelling videos. With that said, we are open to considering applicants with less experience, potentially as a marketing coordinator or something similar, but you will need to be able to demonstrate your passion and genuine interest in digital marketing.

As part of your application we would like you to share some strong examples of engaging content you have created, and to demonstrate an inherent understanding of how to engage a multi-faceted audience across digital channels.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

We are able to offer a salary between $60,000 and $70,000 for this role, and although there is some flex for an excellent candidate, it is likely to be close to this range.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including partial working from home (WFH) and flexibility around your start and end times)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A 37.5 hour work week for professional staff
• Five weeks’ annual leave (Option to buy back the extra week for cash once a year)

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date 25 July 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Neil Constable (Senior Internal Recruitment Consultant) via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information

Overseas Applicants

In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government imposed travel restrictions but have recently announced a five-step plan for a phased border re-opening. This phased re-opening will take some time and this may alter the nature of the standard interview process for offshore candidates, particularly at the on-site interview stage. To see how this might affect your application and for more information and updates on the border restrictions and phased re-opening, please visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz