Job Description

Job Scope

The Digital Content Assistant Editor will be responsible for supporting publishing content on the Royal Society\xe2\x80\x99s main website, royalsociety.org, working collaboratively across the Society to support devolved editors putting their content onto the website and approving new content coming onto the platform using our Content Management System (CMS), Sitecore.

The role requires a keen eye for detail and strong copy skills to review content in workflow before it is published, and an excellent awareness of digital communication techniques to ensure published content fits the Royal Society brand, is presented in an accessible way to all site visitors, and is engaging. The role also includes looking after the Society\xe2\x80\x99s on-site search, Funnelback, with regular reviews and updates, as well as reporting on current search trends to help steer potential new content streams.

The Assistant Editor will be expected to review website analytics and produce reports to communicate current trends and data to stakeholders. There may be ad-hoc duties to support and cover for other members of the team on other digital channels as needed.

Reports to: Digital Content Editor

Line manages: None

Location: 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London with hybrid

Hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Contract type: permanent

Pay Band: B

Salary: \xc2\xa325,000

The application closing date will be 10 September at 23:59.

Interview will be held week commencing 18 September.

Responsibilities

• Managing royalsociety.org content approval and workflow to ensure best practices are followed and content fits the brand and is engaging
• Looking after Funnelback search and reporting functions
• Supporting and training devolved editors on website CMS
• Reviewing opportunities for better site integration with analytics to report more fully
• Ad-hoc support activities across the digital team as needed (e.g. social media, email marketing and analytics)

Key Knowledge and Skills Required

Experience required

• Experience using a CMS to manage large amounts of online content (Essential)
• Proof-reading and editing written copy (Essential)
• Using a range of content management systems and other digital platforms (Desirable)
• Working closely with digital developers and designers (Desirable)
• Awareness of SEO best practice (Essential)
• Representing a high profile brand online (Desirable)
• Best practice in measuring and reporting on digital metrics (Essential)

Skills required

• Writing, proof-reading and editing copy for the web
• Image sourcing and editing
• Giving feedback to and supporting staff using a website CMS

Personal attributes required

• Fast learner
• Self-motivated, with a can-do attitude
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative, supportive of others and a good team worker
• Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to innovate
• Willing to challenge others where needed
• Interest in science and the Royal Society
• Passion for digital media

Competencies

Self-management

\xc2\xb7 Enthusiastic and positive attitude

\xc2\xb7 Reliable and consistent

\xc2\xb7 Output is accurate and of high quality

\xc2\xb7 Punctual and meets deadlines

\xc2\xb7 Confident of own abilities

\xc2\xb7 Knows personal values, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and limits

\xc2\xb7 Gains insight and learns from mistakes

\xc2\xb7 \xe2\x80\x98Let\xe2\x80\x99s go\xe2\x80\x99 of an issue and knows when to move on

\xc2\xb7 Is open and non-defensive when faced with criticism

\xc2\xb7 Ensures actions are consistent with words and messages

Working with others

\xc2\xb7 Willing to cooperate and share knowledge within the team, Shares all relevant, critical and useful information

\xc2\xb7 Willing to help others in times of need

\xc2\xb7 Listens to and acts upon feedback from senior colleagues and willingly learns from others

\xc2\xb7 Able to give simple presentations to sectional colleagues

\xc2\xb7 Understands that one\xe2\x80\x99s own actions and behaviours will influence how others perceive and engage with the Society

\xc2\xb7 Offers their assistance if they have the capacity, without the need to be asked.

\xc2\xb7 Actively seeks opportunities for gaining feedback from others

\xc2\xb7 Presents with confidence within own section and area of remit.

\xc2\xb7 Communicates confidently, asks questions and checks for understanding.

\xc2\xb7 Values the input of others, balances that with a sense of purpose to get the job done

\xc2\xb7 Possesses self-awareness and senses situations prior to acting or communicating.

Resource management

\xc2\xb7 Is aware of and works within budgetary and resource constraints

\xc2\xb7 Organises own workload prioritising according to business need

\xc2\xb7 Is flexible and adapts to changing circumstances and priorities

\xc2\xb7 Looks for ways to improve quality or results

\xc2\xb7 Meets the standards of quality expected of their role

\xc2\xb7 Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines

\xc2\xb7 Does work right first time, corrects own errors and regularly produces accurate, thorough, professional work.

\xc2\xb7 Is able to multitask and manage urgency in a calm and practical manner.

\xc2\xb7 performs a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change

\xc2\xb7 Undertakes additional responsibilities and responds to situations as they arise with minimal fuss and supervision.

Critical thinking

\xc2\xb7 Thinks tasks, queries and problems through and considers what they need to know

\xc2\xb7 Uses relevant information when providing a service, solving a problem or dealing with a query

\xc2\xb7 Is open to new ideas and willing to try them

\xc2\xb7 Makes decisions within well-defined guidelines

\xc2\xb7 Uses initiative to select most appropriate solution to straightforward problems

\xc2\xb7 Analyses both successes and failures for clues to improvement

\xc2\xb7 Prepares for problems or opportunities in advance

\xc2\xb7 Distinguishes the main issues from side issues

\xc2\xb7 Proposes various solutions or options for consideration defining the pros and cons of each

Adaptability

\xc2\xb7 Adapts to changes in workload without letting standards slip

\xc2\xb7 Listens to and accommodates the alternative views of others

\xc2\xb7 Takes on new challenges when asked to do so

\xc2\xb7 Is receptive and accommodating when asked to take on new projects outside of their usual job specification.

\xc2\xb7 Remains open-minded and changes opinions on the basis of new information

\xc2\xb7 Performs a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change and with minimal disruption or fuss

Managing people and relationships

\xc2\xb7 Values and appreciates the importance of feedback

\xc2\xb7 Shares responsibility for the performance and workload of the team where appropriate

\xc2\xb7 Handles requests promptly and politely

\xc2\xb7 Respects opinions and deals appropriately with complaints

\xc2\xb7 Works to improve the performance of oneself and others by pursuing opportunities for continuous learning.

\xc2\xb7 Constructively helps others in their development.

\xc2\xb7 Exhibits a \xe2\x80\x9ccan-do, will-do\xe2\x80\x9d approach and inspires peers to excel.

\xc2\xb7 Asks questions and probes to understand stated and underlying needs, issues, concerns and problems

\xc2\xb7 Addresses concerns and problems fairly, empathetically, decisively and promptly, maintaining a diplomatic and professional manner

\xc2\xb7 Manages expectations and keeps everyone concerned up-to-date on progress

\xc2\xb7 Raises concerns and recommends potential solutions for those processes that negatively impact on relationships, customer service or the fair treatment of customers.

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