Communications Officer, Digital Programmes (ARTCF160), Arts Council England

This is a great opportunity to work across two dynamic teams within the New Technologies and Innovation department of Arts Council England. This new role will sit within the Digital Accelerator Programme, a national programme, managed by the Arts Council but funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, which supports organisations across the country to invest in their digital infrastructure with a programme of advice, support and financial support. The role will also provide comms support to the Digital Culture Network which works across the country with a team of technical experts who provide practical, on-the-ground help to the creative and culture sector. Their focus is around digital skills, data literacy and leadership development

Role Details: You will be responsible for delivery of communication activity related to the Digital Accelerator Programme and the Digital Cultural Network.

In a typical week, you will:

• Attend weekly team meetings for both Digital Accelerator Programme and Digital Culture Network to ensure a good all-round understanding of the programmes.
• Develop case studies and good news stories for distribution on the Digital Accelerator Programme website and newsletter, in the media and to share with Bloomberg Philanthropies.
• Respond to opportunities to share the learning from the Digital Accelerator Programme projects being supported, and from the associated online Learning Programme.
• Manage and deliver the Digital Culture Network social media presence including content creation, posting, reviewing performance and maintaining the social media strategy.
• Support on communications for Digital Culture Network special projects, which could include events, webinars, press activity or the Digital Culture Awards.