Content Assistant

Marketing Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The Growth Company’s Marketing Manchester team is seeking a Content Assistant to help plan, curate and deliver compelling visual storytelling through photography, video, and editorial content. The role focuses on sourcing and developing high-quality visual assets to support Greater Manchester’s objectives.

Hybrid role with up to 2 days per week in Lee House, Manchester. You will work with partners and freelancers to shape content for multiple audiences and campaigns, under the Content Manager’s

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing abilities with clear, engaging prose.
• Experience in content writing and creating editorial material.
• Ability to develop messages from complex topics for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop content promoting Greater Manchester as a place to visit, meet, invest and study.
• Write engaging copy for multiple channels and campaigns.
• Support planning and delivery of image and video shoots.
• Collaborate with partners, agencies and freelancers on content outputs.
• Coordinate with teams to maximise reach and impact of content.
• Build relationships with stakeholders reflecting Greater Manchester’s strengths.
• Monitor content performance against targets and budget usage.
• Assist with budget management to ensure value for money.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editorial content

Photography planning

Video content planning

Attention to detail

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Microsoft PowerPoint

Photoshop knowledge

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.