Digital Content Creator

The Portsmouth Grammar School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the UK is seeking a skilled individual to create and manage digital content for its community, focusing on social media engagement and storytelling. The ideal candidate will have a passion for digital media, outstanding communication skills, and experience with content creation tools. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, including access to fitness facilities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free two course lunch during term times

Free car park on site

Free use of the school’s Sports facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of producing compelling and creative content.
• Demonstrable experience of developing digital channels.
• Strong written, organizational, interpersonal, time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create content to support the school’s digital communications.
• Ensure a strong media presence that communicates the school’s core strengths.
• Research, develop, create and edit compelling content about school activities.
• Edit photography, videos and audio using various applications.
• Collaborate with pupils to develop student-led content.

Skills

Digital media knowledge

Content creation

Excellent written and spoken English

Social media expertise

Organizational skills

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CapCut

Canva

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Location: Portsmouth

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

Job type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing date: 11th 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 school’s digital communications activities and marketing objectives
• Ensure a strong media presence which authentically and effectively communicates the school’s 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 school’s 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 xlqdzyr 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 school’s Sports facilities which include a well-equipped Fitness Centre
• Approved operator of the Cycle to Work Scheme

To APPLY for this role please click apply 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