Canoeing Ireland offers an exciting opportunity for a Social Media and Marketing Officer to join our communications team. This role will provide a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and learning supported by the current communications lead. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed worker to take up wide ranging social media tasks to help Canoeing Ireland continue to grow in its online reach and engagement. The role will take place on a part-time basis focussing on media cover for key events, both domestic and international, as well as day to day marketing duties for Canoeing Ireland. Some weekend work will be required around key events and periods of high activity. The role will involve maintaining a presence on social media, producing digital content in-keeping with the current aesthetic, remotely covering international canoeing competitions featuring various Irish Teams, and various administrative tasks. A familiarity with the sport is preferred but not a necessity.

Contract type: Part Time/ Flexible

Location: Online/ Hybrid

Any interested applicants should send a CV and examples of previous social media/ digital media work to the Canoeing Ireland Communications Manager Samuel Curtis s.curtis@canoe.ie. Application deadline 5pm Monday 1st May.

Canoeing Ireland is an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

Duties

  • Content creation. Creating posters/ graphics/ photos for Canoeing Ireland social media
  • WordPress management/ similar content management platform. Updating Canoe.ie content
  • Media liaising. Writing and distributing press releases on Irish Team performances
  • Social media management. Managing Canoeing Ireland social media channels appropriately
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • TikTok
  • Creation and management of social media content calendars
  • Creation of specific event/ programme marketing campaigns
  • Engaging with stakeholders to keep them updated on Canoeing Ireland athletes and events.
  • Video production. Event highlight videos

Skill requirements

  • Digital design/ content creation. Use of the Adobe Creative suite.
  • Experience with WordPress or similar content management platform
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent written communication.
  • Good IT literacy