Digital Content Officer

Michael Page Marketing; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading University in London is seeking a Digital Content Officer to balance project coordination with hands-on digital content creation, including video and photography. The role supports student, alumni and staff campaigns and ensures content aligns with brand standards.

You will manage content from planning to publication, collaborate with marketing, and provide guidance on accessibility and best practices. The role is hybrid with on-site presence required two days a week.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal English communication.
• Video production/editing using Premiere Pro and Creative Cloud.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel).
• Strong planning, project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse content performance data and translate into actions.
• Experience with digital asset management or CMS.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

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 stories to support university campaigns.
• Provide specialist advice on content, SEO, accessibility and best practices.
• Coordinate content production and manage incoming queries.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and coordinate external contributors.
• Manage digital assets, ensuring content is organised and accessible.
• Improve production processes and guide colleagues.
• Work with marketing teams to plan content, manage schedules and evaluate performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative

Content planning

Project management

Written and verbal English

Digital accessibility understanding

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Cloud

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

DAM systems

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

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