Digital Marketing & Events Assistant

Job Description

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral wishes to recruit a Digital Marketing and Events Assistant to join its team.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in creating and executing digital marketing campaigns across various channels, including email, social media, website, and other digital platforms.
• Collaborate with the marketing and events team to develop marketing strategies and tactics that support the Cathedral’s mission and goals.
• Contribute to the Cathedral’s social media accounts, including posting regular updates, responding to messages and comments, and monitoring analytics.
• Assist in creating content for the Cathedral’s website, blog, and other digital channels, including writing copy, designing graphics, and editing photos and videos.
• Conduct market research and analyse data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Assist in managing email marketing campaigns, including designing templates, creating content, and analysing performance metrics.
• Monitor and analyse website traffic and user behaviour to identify areas for improvement and optimisation.
• Assist with planning and organising of events.

Requirements:
• A recent graduate or current student pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Knowledge of digital marketing tactics, including email marketing, social media marketing, and content marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Basic knowledge of web design, specifically WordPress and other website content management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Attributes & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good social media knowledge
• Confident presentation skills
• Strong computer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Design software, Editing software
• Knowledge of Content Management Systems to manage website presence
• Completing or have completed a relevant Third Level Qualification

This is a 12-hour per week fixed term contract for a duration of 11 months.

Compensation: €15 per hour (12 hour week) plus the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and fast-paced marketing environment within in the tourism sector for one of the country’s leading attractions.

If you are passionate about digital marketing and eager to learn and grow your skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity and join our team; to do so please forward on your CV and cover letter to Barbara Whelan at humanresources@stpatrickscathedral.ie by 5pm Friday 7th June 2024.