Content Marketing Executive

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The opportunity

Are you a wordsmith with a passion for creating compelling stories and driving engagement? We are looking for a Content Marketing Executive with exceptional writing skills to join our dynamic new team and help us develop our content for an exciting new suite of online courses.

UAL Online is an innovative new division which has been established to enable access to the university’s world leading creative arts education to audiences around the globe. We plan to launch a suite of new, fully online degree courses starting from 2025 and we need your help to tell our story.

Our Content Marketing Executive is a newly created role that will support our marketing and recruitment teams in the acquisition of online learners for our degree courses and our student support team in the progression and retention of students through to graduation.

Your role will be pivotal in crafting compelling content that brings our courses to life for potential applicants and enhances the experience of our online students. You will develop and execute all elements of content plans, creating engaging content for global multi-channel marketing and communication efforts. Your responsibilities will span conducting research, handling copywriting and asset production, and managing relationships with external agencies.

Collaboration is key at UAL Online, and you will work closely with internal teams across research, student support, and course design to ensure a seamless experience for our students.

About you

We are seeking candidates who hold an undergraduate degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or a related field, along with demonstrated experience in content creation. This includes a strong background in copywriting for both traditional print and digital platforms, proficiency in video production, and the ability to design engaging assets. Your commitment to maintaining high-quality content will be evident through your exceptional proofreading skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Strong analytical skills to leverage performance data for content optimisation, excellent project and time management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are also essential.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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