The Role
Are you a talented writer with a passion for storytelling? We’re seeking a Content & Channel Editor to lead our business-to-business editorial strategy and create engaging content across all platforms!
In this role, you’ll develop and manage our editorial strategy and framework. You’ll then plan, create and schedule newsworthy content across our social media, unitegroup.com, company intranet and more. You’ll also make sure all content reflects our brand’s tone of voice, track engagement and refine our approach for maximum impact.
If you have exceptional writing and storytelling skills, experience in content strategy and editorial planning and a keen eye for detail and audience trends then this role is for you!
What You’ll Be Doing
*Develop and manage our editorial strategy across all channels
*Plan and schedule content for social media, website, intranet, and more
*Be the tone of voice guardian for the company, ensuring all content reflects our brand
*Run tone of voice workshops and provide support to teams across the business
*Build a cultural calendar to align content with key moments
*Co-ordinate the development, design and publishing of key publications including the Annual report, sustainability report and insight reports.
*Track audience interests and the news agenda
*Work with digital teams to improve the website and intranet user experience
*Create engaging, relevant content to drive audience engagement
*Monitor and grow engagement across channels
*Be the expert on content and channel trends
*Report on content performance and make recommendations for improvements
What We’re Looking for in You
*Outstanding copywriting skills, with a sharp eye for detail
*Background in journalism an advantage
*Strong understanding of the news agenda and how to use cultural moments to bring our stories to life
*Ability to resonate with key audiences through compelling storytelling
*Experience in deploying content across the right channels, in the right way, at the right time
*A track record in briefing and co-ordinating the development and design of business publications.
*Proven ability to boost engagement and adapt content strategies based on trends
*Ability to analyse performance data and recommend improvements
*Experience maintaining and teaching tone of voice guidelines
What You’ll Get in Return
*A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company’s success
*25 days’ paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
*A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
*Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
*Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
*Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more!
About Unite Students
Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK’s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.
Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn’t just what we do but who we are.
People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive.
Room for Everyone
We’re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we’re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what’s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.
We are US.