Digital Content Creator

The Portsmouth Grammar School; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Portsmouth seeks a Digital Content Creator to enhance its social media presence. This full-time role involves capturing video content and working collaboratively with pupils and staff to tell the school's story. Ideal candidates will possess strong written and organisational skills and experience in social media campaigns. The successful candidate will contribute to authentic digital communication and community engagement, fostering an innovative environment with flexible hours, and a focus on creativity.

Qualifications

• Strong written, organisational and time management skills.
• Confident use of digital channels and innovation advocacy.
• Experience in developing social media campaigns and content writing is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for content supporting the school's digital communications activities.
• Create engaging social media content to enhance school community presence.
• Collaborate with pupils and staff for student-led content.

Skills

Strong written skills

Time management

Digital content creation

Social media campaigns

Job description

Overview

We are looking for someone to tell the stories from across our school community for our social media channels. You will be capturing short-form video content and photographs and working with our pupils and staff to show life at The Portsmouth Grammar School. You will be at the forefront of telling our authentic story through compelling, timely content.

We are a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. We are very much a family school known for excellent teaching, superb pastoral care and wide-ranging co-curricular opportunities and offer an education across the age range from Pre-School to Sixth Form.

Role & Start Details

The Digital Content Creator will report to the Head of Marketing and will be based in the Marketing & Admissions Office. The successful candidate will have a passion for digital media and creating content. You will understand what\'s trending, what stops the scroll and what makes people want to share what they have seen. You will be a confident communicator who\'s comfortable directing and working with pupils and staff on camera.

The role is full time for 37.5 hours each week. The hours of work will be 08.30 to 16.30, with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak each day. Flexibility is required to attend evening and weekend events in the school calendar and to work additional hours at busy times. The start date will be as soon as possible, depending on pre-employment checks and the notice period of the successful candidate.

Role Overview

Through targeted and compelling content, we aim to reach a greater number of prospective pupils, donors, and staff from different markets to encourage them to engage with the school community, leading to an increase in pupil applications and fundraising income.

Responsibilities

With oversight from the Head of Marketing, you will be responsible for content to support the school\'s digital communications activities and marketing objectives, ensuring a strong social media presence which authentically and effectively communicates the school\'s core strengths. You will be part of a team that values creativity and you will have the freedom to experiment with formats and test ideas in a supportive environment.

Qualifications & Skills

You will have strong written, organisational and time management skills, a strong engagement with the values of PGS, and a flair for design and content creation. Attention to detail is vital. You will be a confident user of digital channels and a passionate advocate for innovation and new ideas. Experience of developing social media campaigns, writing for print, web and social media is preferable.

Collaboration & Cultural Fit

You will enjoy learning about school life, building connections across the school community and communicating a genuine enthusiasm for PGS. You will also need to work with our pupils, particularly in the Sixth Form, to develop student-led content. This role is all about bringing our community to life online in a way that is authentic and relatable.