Applications now open for the role of Social Media Lead

The Social Media Lead is responsible for orchestrating the network's presence on social media, engaging new and existing members to promote an active online community.

Your role is to communicate the values and incentives of your network through the delivery of engaging campaigns across a variety of social media platforms.

As Social Media Lead, you will be the designated Social Media Marketer for your network's events and opportunities, and will be responsible for sharing the latest research and updates to your online community.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about communicating and promoting the work of your network, with previous experience of navigating and maintainging social media channels.

Term:

1 year if co-opted, or 3 years when elected at the AGM.

Accountability:

The Social Media Lead is accountable to the Society, the MN Committee they serve and its members.

It is a duty of the Social Media Lead to ensure that they are familiar with their networks social platforms, and to commit to the ongoing promotion of network activity via these channels.

Activities:

1. Collecting and creating engaging content for social media channels
2. Working with the BPS Communications Officer to make sure all communications are correctly branded, and in line with the BPS brand guidelines and visual style guide.
3. Creating content plans and event promotion strategies to implement on social media
4. Responding to social media queries and connecting with engaged followers online
5. Proactively sharing ideas for potential social media features with the committee
6. Engaging with members to support new BPS campaigns and initiatives where relevant

Knowledge, skills & experience

• Clear and engaging communication style
• Experience of marketing on social media, eg. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn
• An understanding of visual branding and brand messaging to adhere to BPS guidelines
• A passion for communicating and promoting the work of your network and profession
• Have an interest in, or experience of, creating content for social media and digital platforms
• Be well connected within your committee and network – you'll know just the person to speak to for an expert opinion on a certain area of practice or issue. If not, you know someone who would!

Deadline

10 January 2023

Submit your application

Please note: you must be a member of the Political Psychology Section in order to apply for this role.

For more information, email [email protected] or [email protected].