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Digital Content Manager

Position Objective:
Lead the creation, coordination and optimisation of compelling digital content that supports PETA UK’s campaigns.

Term of Employment:
Full-time, 12-month fixed-term (with hope to extend)

Location:
Hybrid in London or remote in mainland UK (with monthly attendance to the London office)

Reports To:
Associate Director of Digital Marketing

Salary:
£37,000 – £42,000

Key Responsibilities:

  • Inspire millions of people to take positive actions for animals by writing, editing, and
  • publishing compelling advocacy copy, including petitions and letters to politicians and other decision-makers
  • Coordinate incoming work requests, assess priorities, and delegate tasks as appropriate to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and deadlines are met.
  • Lead weekly digital team check-in meetings to review priorities, track progress, identify blockers, and support effective team collaboration.
  • Maintain and regularly update digital campaign action alerts, which may include updating campaign targets, ensuring the accuracy of the text, and writing campaign updates
  • Monitor planning proposals for new factory farms, research and draft petitions specifically targeting new planning applications and other urgent animal rights issues
  • Oversee the creation, editing, and publishing of web content, including blog posts and lifestyle features
  • Use analytics tools to track content performance and inform future content strategies
  • Conduct keyword research, and develop and implement SEO strategies to boost organic traffic to the website
  • Collaborate with other teams to ensure the accuracy of digital content and its alignment with campaign goals, and maintain a dynamic and engaging website
  • Support the digital team with additional tasks as needed

Requirements

  • Proven experience in digital content creation, web publishing, or online campaigning
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a persuasive and engaging style
  • Strong understanding of SEO principles and content performance metrics
  • Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), Google Analytics, and social media tools.
  • Knowledge of HTML is an advantage, but not essential
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Intermediate skills in photo editing using tools like Photoshop or Canva
  • Experience with e-campaigning tools such as Engaging Networks preferred
  • Strong work ethic with a focus on efficiency, patience, exceptional attention to detail, a positive attitude, and innovative ideas
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
  • Adherence to a vegan lifestyle is strongly preferred
  • Ability to advocate the organisation’s positions on issues to the public in a professional manner
  • Commitment to the objectives of the organisation