Media and Engagement Officer

The Diocese of Canterbury; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic religious organization in Canterbury is seeking a Media and Engagement Officer to create compelling content and manage media relations. The role involves producing engaging written and visual materials, supporting communication strategies, and fostering connections within the church communities. Ideal candidates will have strong digital skills, experience in media production, and a passion for storytelling. This position offers a full-time contract, and applicants are encouraged to bring creativity to the role as part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of producing digital media, including video from concept to completion.
• Ability to implement social media strategies effectively.
• Capacity to relate to diverse church communities and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging written, visual and video content.
• Support media enquiries and crisis communications.
• Maintain and update website and social media channels.
• Produce and distribute newsletters and publications.
• Build relationships across parishes to uncover stories.

Skills

Digital content creation

Analytical skills for social media performance

Community engagement

Crisis communication

Creative use of digital platforms

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Media and Engagement Officer

Salary: £27,120 pa plus excellent benefits

Location: Canterbury

Employment type: Permanent, full‑time

Are you good at telling stories, creating engaging content and connecting with communities? We’re looking for a Media and Engagement Officer to help share the life and mission of the Diocese of Canterbury across our churches, towns and rural communities.

This is an especially exciting time to join the Media and Engagement Team in the Diocese of Canterbury. As we prepare for the installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, you will play a role in supporting media activities around this significant event. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to our newly launched TikTok channel, helping us engage with new audiences in creative ways, and be actively involved in developing a new diocesan website.

As our Media and Engagement Officer, you’ll create engaging written, visual and video content whilst supporting media enquiries and helping with crisis communications as and when needed. You’ll keep our website and social media channels fresh and up‑to‑date and take the lead on producing and distributing newsletters and publications.

Reporting to the Senior Communications and Engagement Officer, you’ll build strong relationships across our parishes to uncover great stories, whilst working closely with a supportive communications team to help bring our diocesan stories to life.

We’re looking for a great communicator who is creative, organised and confident working across digital platforms and is able to connect and engage with audiences from a range of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging written, visual and video content.
• Support media enquiries and crisis communications.
• Maintain and update website and social media channels.
• Produce and distribute newsletters and publications.
• Build relationships across parishes to uncover stories.

Qualifications

• Experience of producing digital media, including video from concept to completion.
• Analytical skills for social media performance.
• Implementation of social media strategy.
• Ability to relate to church communities and volunteers from a variety of traditions.
• Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite and/or Final Cut Pro (and other Apple Pro apps) desirable.

Context

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest in England and spans a diverse region from Maidstone to Thanet and the Isle of Sheppey to Romney Marsh. With coastal towns, rural communities and urban areas side by side, it offers a rich and challenging mission context.

Our vision is Changed Lives, Changing Lives: a community transformed by encountering Christ and committed to transforming and blessing the families and communities we serve.

Closing date: 7 January 2026.

Interview date: 16 January 2026.