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