Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and driven digital marketing professional to play a key role in promoting Trinity’s undergraduate, postgraduate, short course, and micro-credential programmes to a global audience, while strengthening the University’s presence across social media channels.
Reporting to the Digital Marketing Manager (Social Media), the successful candidate will lead the planning and execution of Trinity’s 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 University’s 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.” https://www.tcd.ie/hr/employee-services/pay-scales/
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 http://jobs.tcd.ie 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.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Interviews will take place on 23rd September 2026
Informal enquiries To the Director of Marketing, Ms Beibhinn Coman,
[email protected]
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.
