Are you an online content creator passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community? Then this new role at GCN could be for you! Find out more about the job, including how to apply, below.

Online Content Creator

GCN is looking to recruit a smart, friendly, dynamic Online Content Creator who will work on creating content for GCN’s website.

With the rise of digital media and GCN’s ever-growing digital presence, this is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team, contribute to Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community, and build a robust multimedia portfolio.

This position will include, but is not limited to, the following elements:

• Write daily and long-form articles for GCN.ie, liaising with the editorial team to pitch and discuss high-quality content. 
• Manage the digital publication of GCN magazine.
• Create and edit video & multimedia content, including long-form native videos, TikTok videos, etc.
• Liaise with contributing journalists, photographers and videographers. 
• Manage incoming press requests and article pitches.
• Work with other LGBTQ+ organisations on various projects, including events, campaigns and initiatives.  
• Liaise with the advertising department to ensure website content supports clients’ requests.
• Assist with web development and digital strategies.
• Assist with live streams and live events, providing social media/video coverage on GCN’s social media channels.

No experience is needed, as training will be provided.

Please apply to [email protected] with a cover letter, CV and examples of your work (writing/video).

The deadline for applications is 17:00 on Friday, July 12, 2024.

GCN is a trading name of National LGBT Federation CLG, a registered charity. Charity Number: 20034580.

The role of Online Content Creator for GCN is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme.
Applicants must be in receipt of Jobseeker’s Benefit (JB), Jobseeker’s Assistance (JA), one-parent family payment (OPF), or Jobseeker Transitional Payment.

GCN defines diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – we appreciate all our employees, volunteers, readers, contributors, and clients as people. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment where everybody feels valued, their talents are fully utilised, and organisational and personal goals are met.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage & civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion, or belief.
Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.

This role of Digital Marketer is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme.
The terms of our funding stipulate that the successful candidate for this post should fall under any of the criteria listed below:
● Person in receipt of Jobseeker’s Benefit (JB), Jobseeker’s Assistance (JA), one-parent family payment (OPF) or Jobseeker Transitional Payment.
● People employed by Tús, Community Employment (CE), Job Initiative schemes, as well as Rural Social Scheme workers who are former CE participants.
● Persons in receipt of disability allowance (DA), invalidity pension, blind persons pension or other disability benefit.
● Travellers.
● Ex-prisoners.
● Stabilised and recovering drug misusers.
● Migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
● Roma.
● People who are deserted, separated, divorced, or widowed.
● Carers who want to return to work.
● People who are homeless.
● Ukrainians displaced by the war.
● However, there may be exemptions allowed.