Digital Marketing Officer (Social Media)

Job DescriptionThis is an exciting opportunity for a creative and driven digital marketing professional to play a key role in promoting Trinitys undergraduate, postgraduate, short course, and micro-credential programmes to a global audience, while strengthening the Universitys presence across social media channels. Reporting to the Digital Marketing Manager (Social Media), the successful candidate will lead the planning and execution of Trinitys global social media strategy to support student recruitment. The role involves overseeing the creation of engaging video and social media content, with a strong emphasis on high-quality copywriting aligned with the Universitys overall marketing objectives.

The post-holder will also manage and mentor a team of interns, ensuring the effective delivery of social media content and campaigns. This is a full-time role in Ireland. We require that you hold immigration permission that allows full-time employment for the duration of this role.

For this position we will not be able to support new employment permit applications. Post Status: Fixed Term - up to 30th June 2027 This post is offered with effect from and will terminate on 30th June 2027. The postholder will support the continued delivery of Trinity Global's digital marketing and social media activities, including the planning and delivery of social media content and campaigns in support of the University's global student recruitment objectives, during a defined period of strategic transition.

The duration of this contract is limited to the above fixed-term period and employment cannot be offered on an indefinite duration basis Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: Appointment will be made on the Administrative Officer 3 (€47,374 - €59,254 per annum) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. How to Apply: Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points: Clearly outline relevant social media experience and how this experience will support Trinity achieving our brand and student recruitment objectives. Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 28th August 2026 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal Applications must be made by the date and time specified.

Please allow enough time to make your application. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system Late Applications will not be accepted. Skills: knowledge of key social media platforms Experience with analytics and reporting Excellent content writing & copywriting Video production and editing skills familiarity with visual content creation tools Understanding of the higher education sector TPBN1_IJ