Content Assistant

Action Together; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company’s Marketing Manchester team is seeking a Content Assistant to plan, curate and deliver visual storytelling through photography, video and editorial content. You will source and develop high-quality visual assets to support Greater Manchester's objectives, working with partners and freelancers to deliver output for multiple audiences.

This hybrid role requires collaboration with the Content Manager and other teams to maximise reach, while managing administration and ensuring

Qualifications

• Confident writer who can translate complex topics into clear copy.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, curious storyteller with passion for marketing.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team.
• Motivated, resilient, proactive with focus on quality results.
• Skilled at building relationships with partners, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Calm under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Genuine interest in Greater Manchester and its strengths.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop content that promotes Greater Manchester as a place to visit, meet, invest and study.
• Write engaging copy for diverse channels, audiences and campaigns.
• Support planning and delivery of image and video shoots to enhance marketing activity.
• Collaborate with partners, agencies and freelancers to shape and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Work with media, communications, digital and content teams to maximise reach and impact.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to reflect Manchester’s strengths and opportunities.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on content performance against targets.
• Support budget management to maximise value for money.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Content writing

Project management

PowerPoint

Photoshop/Lightroom

Tools

PowerPoint

Photoshop/Lightroom

Job description

The Growth Company’s (GC) Marketing Manchester team have a new opportunity for a Content Assistant to join the team. The Content Assistant will support the planning, curation and delivery of visual storytelling through photography, video and supporting editorial content. This is not primarily a social media role; its focus is sourcing, commissioning, organising and developing high-quality visual assets that support Greater Manchester’s objectives. Managed by the Content Manager, the Content Assistant will provide important administration tasks, ideas, and solutions to help create and distribute content for partners and stakeholders across several key sectors and audiences.

At Marketing Manchester, we promote Greater Manchester nationally and internationally as a leading place to visit, invest, meet, and study. We work to raise the profile of the region through targeted marketing campaigns, major events, and strong partnerships. We support the visitor economy by attracting tourists and high-profile conferences, while collaborating with businesses and stakeholders to showcase the region’s unique strengths and opportunities. Through everything we do, we aim to drive economic growth and enhance Manchester’s global reputation.

This role is hybrid working with up to 2 days per week in Lee House our Manchester office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and develop compelling content that promotes Greater Manchester as a place to visit, meet, invest and study.
• Write engaging copy and editorial content for a variety of channels, audiences and campaigns.
• Support the planning and delivery of image and video content shoots to enhance marketing activity.
• Work with partners, agencies and freelancers to help shape and deliver high-quality content outputs.
• Collaborate with media, communications, digital and content teams to maximise content reach and impact.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure content reflects Greater Manchester’s strengths and opportunities.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on content performance against agreed targets and objectives.
• Support budget management, ensuring resources are maximised and deliver value for money.

About You:

• Confident writer with the ability to turn complex information into clear and engaging content.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, curious and passionate about storytelling and marketing.
• Able to work independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a wider team.
• Motivated, resilient and proactive, with a drive to deliver high-quality results.
• Skilled at building relationships with a variety of partners, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Calm under pressure and able to maintain quality whilst working to tight deadlines.
• A genuine interest in Greater Manchester and its unique strengths and opportunities.

Skills Required:

• Excellent writing, research, copy-editing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Experience of content writing and creating engaging content across multiple platforms.
• Experience of developing key messages from complex topics and varied stakeholder requirements.
• Ability to contribute creative ideas for image and video content briefs.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and other digital content tools; knowledge of Photoshop or Lightroom is desirable.
• Ability to analyse performance data and use insights to improve future content activity.

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences. If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else’s ideas or experiences, or AI‑generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action.

At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.

If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.

We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or call us on 0161 237 4447.

We’re proud to support theBan the Boxcampaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.

GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.

All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.

Key information

• Employer: The Growth Company
• Locations: Hybrid
• Role Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Full-Time

More about this role

• Closing Time: 12pm
• Contact Name: Destiny
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes