Content Creator, Research and Social Media

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Content Creator to join our team. As a key member of our content creation department, you will be responsible for transforming complex research findings into engaging, social media-friendly content that resonates with Gen Z's interests, tone, and style.

You will work closely with our research team to develop a deep understanding of our research outputs and identify opportunities to create compelling content that showcases our expertise.

Your primary focus will be on creating high-quality content across various platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. You will also be responsible for monitoring and analyzing content performance, using insights to refine content strategies and improve engagement with our audience.

• Create attention-grabbing and engaging content, such as infographics, videos, posts, brochures, presentations, and various long and short-form content to encourage enrolment.
• Transform formal research findings into engaging, social media-friendly content that resonates with Gen Z's interests, tone, and style.
• Adapt formal research papers, case studies, and whitepapers into dynamic, engaging content pieces such as blogs, articles, social media posts, emails, and short-form videos that spark curiosity and encourage action.
• Use data-driven insights to design content formats that attract attention (e.g., infographics, GIFs, animations, and visual storytelling elements) while ensuring alignment with the academic rigor of the original research.
• Create captivating titles, summaries, and abstracts that entice readers to explore the full publications while maintaining the essence of the research.
• Translate academic jargon and complex data into clear, concise language suitable for a broad audience, including stakeholders and internal teams.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, memes, and formats, using them to increase the reach and impact of research-based content.
• Manage multiple platforms and create tailored content for each, ensuring that messaging aligns with both formal research and the audience's preferences.
• Social Community Management & Engagement: Manage and engage with our social media community on a daily basis, responding to comments, questions, and interactions related to our research content.
• Use social media platforms to spark conversations, engage followers, and share research insights, making sure to use the appropriate tone and style for each platform.
• Buid a community around the research topics, encouraging discussions and follow-up interactions through both organic posts and targeted campaigns.
• SEO & Readability Optimisation: Optimise all content for search engines to increase visibility and drive organic traffic to research publications and academic content.
• Ensure all digital content (articles, blog posts, landing pages) is SEO-friendly, with a focus on attracting relevant audience traffic and increasing click-through rates.
• Performance Analysis & Optimisation: Monitor and analyse content performance across social media platforms, using insights to refine content strategies and improve engagement with various audience.
• Provide regular reports on content performance, highlighting what's working and identifying areas for improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in content creation.
• Proficiency in language, with strong copy vetting and writing, editing, and communication skills to present complex data or findings to balance creative content with the accuracy of academic reporting.
• Experience in responding to comments, engaging followers, and fostering positive online interactions.
• Knowledge of Gen Z's social media behaviour, trends, and preferences, with the ability to craft content that resonates with this demographic.
• Experience with SEO, content optimisation, and understanding of analytics tools to measure content performance (e.g., Google Analytics, SEMrush, or social media insights).
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro).

Benefits

This role offers:

• Impactful work: Be the bridge between formal research and an audience that craves engaging, social-first content.
• Creative freedom: You'll have the opportunity to innovate in the way academic research is presented, ensuring it's both informative and captivating.
• Growth & Development: Work in an environment that fosters continuous learning and creative expression, with plenty of room to grow your skills in both content writing and digital content strategy.

Others

Please submit an updated resume to apply for this role.