Digital Content Officer

Michael Page; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for an Interim Digital Content Officer for a leading university in London. The role combines project coordination with hands-on digital content creation, including video, photography and copy, aligned to university campaigns.

You will manage content projects end-to-end, develop engaging stories for students, alumni and staff, and advise on accessibility, SEO and best practices. The post emphasizes collaboration with marketing teams and external contributors.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Creative and proactive approach to content creation.
• Experience writing short copy and adapting content for campaigns.
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements and digital best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver multimedia content, including video, photography, graphics and written content.
• Manage content projects from planning to publication, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Develop engaging student, alumni and staff stories to support university campaigns.
• Provide specialist advice on content, storytelling, SEO, accessibility and digital best practice.
• Work with marketing teams to plan content, manage schedules and evaluate performance.
• Build relationships with university stakeholders and coordinate external contributors.
• Manage digital assets, ensuring content is organised, accessible and compliant.
• Improve production processes and provide guidance to colleagues.
• Coordinate content production and manage incoming queries.

Skills

Video production

Editing

Content planning

Project management

Stakeholder management

English writing

Accessibility & WCAG

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Cloud

CMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Digital Content Officer is a hybrid role requiring a balance of strong project coordination, administrative and stakeholder management skills alongside hands-on technical expertise in digital content creation, photography and videography.

Client Details

A leading university in London

Description

Team Specific

• Create and deliver multimedia content, including video, photography, graphics and written content.
• Manage content projects from planning to publication, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Develop engaging student, alumni and staff stories to support university campaigns.
• Provide specialist advice on content, storytelling, SEO, accessibility and digital best practice.
• Work with marketing teams to plan content, manage schedules and evaluate performance.
• Build relationships with university stakeholders and coordinate external contributors.
• Manage digital assets, ensuring content is organised, accessible and compliant.
• Improve production processes and provide guidance to colleagues.
• Coordinate content production and manage incoming queries.

Generic

• Demonstrate the Directorate's values of being inclusive, collaborative and impactful.
• Work in line with university strategy, brand and content standards.
• Build effective relationships and communicate professionally.

Managing Self

• Manage workloads, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Work proactively, independently and collaboratively.
• Maintain knowledge of digital platforms, content tools and emerging technologies.

Core Requirements

• Comply with university policies and relevant legislation.
• Ensure digital accessibility and WCAG compliance.
• Support the university's sustainability commitments.Profile

Profile

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Creative and proactive
• Video production and editing skills, including Adobe Premiere Pro and associated Creative Cloud applications
• Microsoft Office suite to intermediate level including Word, PowerPoint, excel
• Strong content planning, project management and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills to be able to write short copy and with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders
• Strong understanding of accessibility requirements, content design principles and digital best practice
• Ability to analyse content performance data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Experience managing digital asset management systems, content repositories or content management systems
• Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgement within agreed frameworks.
• Good team working skills and an ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure.

Job Offer

Interim Digital Content Officer role for a university

ASAP start - 2 days on site

Reporting into the Senior Content and Brand Manager

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As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best