Creative Media Production Assistant

Coventry University Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holiday

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking a Creative Media Production Assistant for the Marketing team at Coventry University. You will support the development, creation and execution of photographic, videographic and multimedia content across channels and social media to inspire our audiences and meet business goals.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Photography, Multimedia Design or equivalent, with hands‑on experience in video editing and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Photography, Multimedia Design or related field.
• Experience in planning, shooting and post‑production of creative content.
• Experience using video editing software and animation tools.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, capturing and post‑production of video, photography and motion graphics.
• Collaborate with content, creative and brand teams to deliver on brand guidelines.
• Assist in developing engaging content from storyboard to final delivery.

Skills

Photography

Video production

Multimedia design

Planning & scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

This role is based within Coventry University Corporate Services, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Creative Media Production Assistant to join the Marketing team at Coventry University. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the development, creation and execution of photographic, videographic and multimedia content to be used across a range of channels and social media platforms to inspire our Coventry University Group audiences and meet business goals.

This role will primarily support the Creative Media Producers with the planning, capturing and post-production of all video, photographic and motion graphic content to ensure a smooth workflow. You will be required to liaise with the content, creative and brand teams to collaborate on the creation and delivery of video content as part of the broader brand and marketing campaigns across the group.

In this role you will play a key part in developing engaging and impactful content from planning, storyboarding and scripting of video content through to the designing, producing and amending stages, considering its intended purpose and the platforms through which it will be delivered. Working closely with the Creative Media Producers and Senior Creative Direction Manager you will ensure the team are delivering to a high standard and meeting the required specification, delivering high-quality content that is technically accurate, accessible and on-brand.

Our Successful Candidate

You will be educated to degree level or if from a professional background have the equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as Photography, Multimedia Design or similar.

Your experience will be from a creative photography background and will include skills in planning, shooting and post-production. You will also have experience of delivering creative outputs using video editing software and software to create animations and imagery. Experience of previously working within a multimedia production environment would be advantageous.

Good working knowledge of the latest design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects and Premier Pro, along with general Microsoft Office packaged is essential for this role. Experience of using Adobe Creative Suites apps such as Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign would be advantageous.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.