Digital Content Creator - Motion Graphics and Video

Get Hired; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Digital Content Creator to deliver high-quality video and photography content across their colleges. The role emphasizes creating engaging motion graphics and video for marketing and recruitment campaigns. Candidates must have proven experience in video production, strong Adobe skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Benefits include a comprehensive package and 25 days of holiday per year.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year (FTE)

SMART pension

A comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in video production and editing, with strong motion graphics or animation skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects (or similar), with solid post‑production skills.
• A creative approach with a strong eye for detail, pacing and visual storytelling.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with experience collaborating with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce promotional, educational and event‑based video and motion content for internal and external audiences, managing projects from planning through to delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the University to ensure video and motion activity aligns with wider marketing and recruitment campaigns.
• Plan and deliver video shoots on campus and on location, including camera operation, audio recording and directing contributors.
• Conduct interviews with students, staff, faculty, alumni and partners, capturing clear and engaging sound bites.
• Edit video content primarily using the Adobe suite, with a strong emphasis on motion graphics and animation alongside editing footage.
• Create and adapt motion‑led and social‑first video content for a range of platforms, ensuring outputs are optimised for different audiences and channels.
• Support the maintenance and management of the University's central video library.
• Identify opportunities to improve video and motion output, informed by developments in animation, production techniques and distribution platforms.

Skills

Video production and editing

Motion graphics

Animation skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Tools

Adobe suite

Job description

As Digital Content Creator, you will deliver video and photography production across our client's network of colleges. The role plays a key part in delivering high-quality content that supports marketing, recruitment, admissions and internal communications, ensuring activity is well planned, aligned and delivered to a high standard. You will work closely with colleagues across Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions, as well as Creative Services and Product teams, to produce engaging, purposeful content that reflects the University's brand and values. A core focus of the role is the creation of motion graphics and animated video content that enhances campaigns, digital channels and platform‑specific outputs.

What You’ll Do

• Produce promotional, educational and event‑based video and motion content for internal and external audiences, managing projects from planning through to delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the University to ensure video and motion activity aligns with wider marketing and recruitment campaigns.
• Plan and deliver video shoots on campus and on location, including camera operation, audio recording and directing contributors.
• Conduct interviews with students, staff, faculty, alumni and partners, capturing clear and engaging sound bites.
• Edit video content primarily using the Adobe suite, with a strong emphasis on motion graphics and animation alongside editing footage.
• Create and adapt motion‑led and social‑first video content for a range of platforms, ensuring outputs are optimised for different audiences and channels.
• Support the maintenance and management of the University's central video library.
• Identify opportunities to improve video and motion output, informed by developments in animation, production techniques and distribution platforms.
• All successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, an enhanced check or barred list check may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in video production and editing, with strong motion graphics or animation skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects (or similar), with solid post‑production skills.
• A creative approach with a strong eye for detail, pacing and visual storytelling.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with experience collaborating with a range of stakeholders.

Client Overview

Our client is more than just an educational institution; they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

Values

• Believe in Everyone
• Challenge the Norm
• Grow Together
• Do The Right Thing
• Own It

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

Diversity & Inclusion

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.