Content Executive

The Role

We are looking for a Content Executive to provide editorial, publishing and operational support across the V&A's digital network.

This varied role will work closely with colleagues in Digital Content and the wider museum, supporting planning, production and publishing. They will help to ensure content is accurate, accessible and up to date, while developing practical experience in digital content operations.

The Content Executive provides editorial, publishing and operational support across the V&A's digital estate, helping ensure content is accurate, accessible, up to date and published efficiently. The role coordinates day-to-day publishing activity, responds to content maintenance requests and supports colleagues in maintaining high standards of editorial quality, accessibility and accuracy across the museum's websites and other owned digital channels.

Working closely with colleagues across Digital Content and with teams across the wider museum, the role supports content planning, publishing and continuous improvement while developing practical experience across digital content operations. The role also provides coordination and production support across the wider Digital Content & Social team where required, contributing flexibly to changing organisational priorities and audience needs.

Who are we looking for?

Skills

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate publishing schedules.

• Good understanding of web publishing, content management systems and SEO principles.

• Good editorial judgement and the ability to maintain content quality and consistency.

• Effective communication and collaborative working skills.

• Confident using appropriate content management systems, analytics and digital publishing tools.

• An interest in digital content, publishing and audience engagement within arts, culture or creative organisations.

Experience

• Experience creating, editing or publishing digital content.

• Experience using content management systems.

• Experience coordinating multiple tasks in a busy environment.

• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver content or digital projects.

Desirable

• Experience working within the cultural or heritage sector.

Behaviours

• Audience-led, with a commitment to creating accurate, accessible and high-quality digital content.

• Collaborative, building positive working relationships and supporting colleagues across the wider Digital Content function.

• Curious, adaptable and eager to learn, embracing new tools, skills and ways of working.

• Highly organised, taking pride in delivering accurate, reliable and well-managed work.

• Inclusive, valuing diverse perspectives while representing the V&A with professionalism, respect and care.

• Takes ownership of their work while contributing positively to shared priorities and supporting colleagues across the wider team.

• Someone who shares our Values of Sustainability, Equity, Creativity, Collaboration & Generosity.

What’s in it for you?

• 29 days of holiday + public holidays each year

• 5.5% employee pension contribution, 10% employer pension contribution (post-probation) • Life assurance scheme (to value of 4 x annual salary)

• Family-friendly policies e.g. enhanced maternity + paid carers leave

• Free sanitary products for all employees across our sites

• Free entrance to many major museums and exhibitions

• Benefits platform offering discounts at major retailers

& many more

Full job description and list of benefits on our website

When do applications close?

16 October @ 23:59