Digital Media Specialist

Porsche Retail Group Ltd; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury automotive retailer in Sidcup is seeking a Digital Media Specialist to enhance online customer experience by creating high-quality images and videos of vehicles. Responsibilities include producing digital content and supporting the sales team. The ideal candidate should have strong photographic skills, experience with image editing software, and a full driving license. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Basic Salary of £31,500 per annum

33 days holiday per year

Preferential rates on products

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in using image editing software (Photoshop).
• Flexibility and diary management to work parallel with vehicle preparation timings.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality images and video walkarounds of vehicles.
• Produce creative digital content for marketing campaigns.
• Assist in reporting on stock presentation and online visibility.

Skills

Strong photographic skillset

Basic video production skill

Creative eye for detail

Strong organisational skills

Understanding of social media platforms

Education

Full Driving License held for over 2 years

Tools

Photoshop

Adobe Premier Pro or Rush

Job description

Overview

As the Digital Media Specialist (DMS), you will be tasked with ensuring a luxury online customer experience, through the representation of the Centre's New and Pre-Owned vehicles, to drive sales and support the achievement of Centre's objectives. Reporting to the Used Car Manager, you will create high quality images, video content and digital media to showcase the Centre's vehicle stock across online platforms. This role supports the Centre sales team to ensure vehicles are presented to the highest standard, driving customer engagement and customer enquiries.

Responsibilities

Vehicle Photography & Media

• Capture high-quality, consistent images and video walkarounds of all vehicles for online listings
• Ensure all vehicles are photographed promptly once prepared for sale
• Edit and upload images to the Centre website, manufacturer portals, and third-party advertising platforms
• Maintain visual standards by presenting vehicles in a professional and appealing manner

Digital Media & Content

• Produce creative digital content for marketing campaigns, including short videos, social media reels, and promotional graphics
• Assist the Centre Support Manager and Marketing Department with social media content production and unique creative initiatives that are in line with Porsche Brand and PRG Marketing strategy, to engage audiences and promote stock

Stock Management Support

• Work with the sales and preparation teams to track vehicles through the preparation process to ensure timely photography
• Co-ordinate vehicle valeting and preparation schedules to ensure availability for media capture
• Keep online listings accurate, ensuring all vehicle images, specifications, and details are up to date
• Assist in reporting on stock presentation and online visibility
• Assist with showroom preparation including vehicles, merchandise and displays
• Be proactive in maintaining professional standards of the Centre's presentation

Equipment & Standards

• Maintain equipment and designated vehicle photo area(s) to professional standards
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines for imagery and media output
• Identify opportunities to improve presentation standards and digital engagement

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Full Driving License held for over 2 years and be aged over 21 years (for insurance purposes)
• Strong photographic skillset and basic video production skill
• Creative eye for detail, composition, and branding
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Experience in using image editing software (Photoshop)
• Understanding of social media platforms and how to produce successful content
• Flexibility and diary management to work parallel with vehicle preparation timings and scheduling

Desirable Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate portfolio of automotive work
• Experience in an automotive retail environment
• Experience in using video editing software (Adobe Premier Pro or Rush)
• Knowledge of automotive retail and used car marketing (desirable)

Benefits

In return, we offer:

• Basic Salary of £31,500 per annum
• Fixed hours each week - 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
• Option of a VW Group Vehicle at a preferential leasing rate
• 33 days holiday per year, with extra day for long service
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products
• Life Assurance
• DC Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing
• Dedicated mental health champions

Centre

Porsche Centre South London, is located off the A20 towards Bexley. With free onsite parking and stone's throw away from Tesco Superstore. It's also a five-minute drive from Bannatyne Health Club and Orpington's Retail Park.

Company

Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East.

Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers are of the highest quality.