The Gallery wishes to recruit a Communications Coordinator (Dual Language) as part of the Communications, Marketing & Digital Engagement team (CMDE). The purpose of this role is to coordinate and deliver external and internal communications campaigns for the Gallery, its programming and its staff, with a focus on communication in the Irish and English.
Reporting to the Communications, Marketing & Digital Engagement Manager (or nominated deputy), the successful candidate will:
- Work with the CMDE team to devise and coordinate the Gallery’s communications plan, including but not limited to Irish language content for communications, marketing and digital engagement purposes
- Coordinate the development of Irish language content for the CMDE team and Gallery by providing Irish translations, sourcing, reviewing and editing Irish translations prior to publishing
- Research, develop and implement a plan for the Gallery’s Irish language website
- Produce engaging and effective dual-language (Irish and English) copy for use in internal and external communications (e.g. press releases, pitches, press invites and materials, website content, social media content, corporate reports, intranet and advertising)
- Ensure the Gallery complies with content and advertising requirements under Section 10(A) of the Official Languages Act 2021
- Collaborate with other Gallery teams to develop a planned approach to translating and editing Gallery documents and reporting on our communications activities in the Irish language
- Prepare and publish accessible content and documents
- Work with relevant Gallery teams and website/platform owners (e.g., Publications & Images, Library & Archive, Education, HR, Retail and Ticket Sales) to enhance dual language use on the Gallery’s sub-domains
- Publicise the Gallery’s programmes – including up to ten exhibitions per year – via media and digital platforms
- Devise and execute tailored press releases and pitches aimed at a range of Irish language media outlets
- Manage and maintain relationships with journalists and stakeholders including responding to media queries
- Coordinate and supervise communications and marketing activities such as press previews, photo-calls, filming and the production of video content
- Assume other duties appropriate to the post as assigned by line management
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A third-level qualification
- Gaeilge líofa (spoken and written)
- Knowledge of the Official Languages Act 2021
- Previous experience working in Communications or a similar field
- Experience working in a dual language or Gaeilge role
- A knowledge of the media landscape in Ireland
- A knowledge of digital platforms, software and programmes such as Mailchimp, Drupal, X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Photoshop
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – both written and verbal with the ability to create effective, clear and interesting external and internal communications campaigns
- An awareness of current trends and developments in communications, digital communications and within the cultural sector
- Organisation, administration and time management skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy
- Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Office) and previous experience working with web content management systems and developing web content for cultural organisations
- An enthusiasm and interest for working at the Gallery and the cultural field and a willingness to contribute to a positive working environment
Note: This job description is a guide to broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. The job description may be subject to review in the view of new structures and / or the changing needs of the Gallery. All employees are required to be compliant with Gallery screening, security and Garda vetting procedures.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This job description is a guide to broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. This may be subject to review in view of new structures and/or the changing needs of the Gallery. All employees are required to be compliant with NGI screening and Garda Vetting procedures. The post will be subject to a satisfactory medical check and successful completion of a successful probationary period. Applicants must be fluent in English and be eligible to work in Ireland.
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Eligible candidates must be:
1. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or
2. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
3. A citizen of Switzerland, pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
4. A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission or a Stamp 5 permission.
Please note: A 50 TEU permission, which serves as a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is considered equivalent to Stamp 4.
To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer.