Digital Content Creator

TipTopJob; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Portsmouth seeks a passionate digital media content creator. The ideal candidate will craft engaging stories and visuals showcasing school life, actively collaborate with students, and support marketing activities. This permanent, full-time position offers a vibrant working environment with various benefits such as complimentary meals and facility access. Applicants must have a good standard of education and a flair for innovative content delivery. Flexibility for evening and weekend events is essential.

Benefits

Free two-course lunch during term times

Free on-site parking

Access to sports facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English required.
• Passionate about digital media and social media marketing.
• Experience creating engaging content for various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create content for school communications and marketing.
• Develop and edit digital content about school activities.
• Collaborate with students to create student-led social media projects.

Skills

Digital media expertise

Content creation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CapCut

Canva

Soundtrap

Office 365

Job description

Location : Portsmouth

Salary: A GBP 26,336 : A GBP 27,400 (indicative salary range depending upon skills and experience)

Job type: Permanent, Full Time

The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co:educational school located in the heart of historic Portsmouth.

Closing date: 11 th February 2026 (midday)

The Role

We are looking for someone with a passion for digital media and creating content to be at the forefront of sharing compelling and timely content from across our school community via our social media channels.

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. This is a full:time role for 37.5 hours each week, 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.

Main Responsibilities

• Create content to support the schools digital communications activities and marketing objectives
• Ensure a strong media presence which authentically and effectively communicates the schools core strengths
• Research, develop, create and edit compelling content about school activities
• Edit photography, videos and audio using apps such as CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Soundtrap or similar, with a willingness to learn
• Effectively communicate the PGS Core and reinforce the strategic priorities of the school
• Work with colleagues to support the effective communication of day:to:day school activities and events
• Collaborate with pupils to develop student:led content for social channels and on other projects
• Set up and record PGS podcasts
• Operate and update a clearly organised library of photography and film
• Ensure that displays around the school are engaging, vibrant and current
• Ensure compliance regarding the schools GDPR and safeguarding policies as they relate to the use of images of pupils
• Ensure the safeguarding of pupils

The Ideal Candidate

• A good standard of education, with excellent written and spoken English
• A passion and flair for digital media and creating content with current knowledge of social media channels and marketing methods and techniques
• Demonstrable experience of developing digital channels
• Experience of producing compelling and creative content
• Experience of using Microsoft products including Office 365
• Experience of using apps such as CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Soundtrap and similar
• Ability to analyse data to inform content and strategy and present information in a meaningful way
• Strong written, organisational, interpersonal, time management and communication skills
• 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
• Willingness to undertake all necessary safeguarding and other training

Benefits

• Free two course lunch during school term times, where staff work a full day
• Free car park on site
• Free use of the schools Sports facilities which include a well:equipped Fitness Centre
• Approved operator of the Cycle to Work Scheme

for this role please proceed through the following link to complete your application, you will also find a full job description for the role.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment