Digital Content and Accessibility OfficerCouncil
We’re dedicated to making our digital channels accessible to everyone. We’re looking for someone who can pitch and create effective, engaging content for our digital channels, including social media, newsletters and websites. The candidate will be comfortable creating content that covers copywriting, photography and video. The successful candidate will be confident pitching, advising and leading on projects, committed to a culture of accessible content creation, and a strong communicator.
Responsibilities
Write and publish digital content to go out on Dartford Borough Council’s website(s)
Creating social media copy/content and monitoring social media channels.
Work with services to update and create new written web content
Ensure web content is consistent with our style guide and up to date
Monitor and fix web content accessibility issues
Analyse analytics to identify improvements to the website(s)
Advise on accessibility for new projects
Engaging with customers and stakeholders and sharing their feedback
Exploring and reporting on potential improvements to the website and other digital channels
Become the Council’s main contact to external services to oversee technical changes and improvements
Assist with the implementation of web forms
Some weekend working to cover events.
Essential experience and knowledge
Expert knowledge of industry accessibility standards, i.e Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Experienced use of different content management systems.
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and WAI-ARIA.
Understanding Universal Design principles.
Desirable
Experience with Jadu CMS is useful, but not essential.