Digital Content Officer

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London seeks an Interim Digital Content Officer via Michael Page. You will create multimedia content (video, photography, graphics, copy), manage projects from planning to publication, and develop stories to support university campaigns.

Collaborate with marketing teams, ensure accessibility, and coordinate external contributors. Strong editing, content planning and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience creating multimedia content for campaigns in a university or similar environment.
• Ability to plan and manage content projects from concept to delivery.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with a focus on accessible, WCAG-compliant content.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver multimedia content (video, photography, graphics, copy).
• Manage content projects from planning to publication, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Develop student, alumni and staff stories to support campaigns.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Creative and proactive

Video production and editing

Written English copywriting

Content planning & project management

Accessibility & digital best practice

Content performance analysis

Team collaboration under pressure

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Creative Cloud apps

Content Management System (CMS)

Digital Asset Management (DAM)

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

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

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. 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.