Multimedia Assistant

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Council seeks a Multimedia Assistant to join the Communications, Marketing and Design team, creating content across digital and print platforms to highlight services and outcomes.

You will capture photography and video at events, edit short videos, develop social media assets, and support website updates while growing our digital content library to engage learners, providers and communities across the county.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in photography or related subject or relevant practical experience.
• English and Mathematics at Level 2 (or equivalent).
• Experience creating digital content, including photography and video.

Responsibilities

• Capture photography and video content at events and activities.
• Create social media assets and carry out basic editing.
• Support website updates and maintain digital content libraries.
• Gather case studies and success stories for promotion.
• Assist with marketing campaigns and events.

Skills

Photography

Video editing

Social media content

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Photography-related qualification

English & Maths Level 2

Job description

Are you a creative and enthusiastic communicator with a passion for digital content, photography and video? We're looking for a Multimedia Assistant to join our Communications, Marketing and Design team, helping to create engaging content that showcases the positive impact of our services, celebrates success stories and reaches audiences across a range of digital and print platforms.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You'll be part of a supportive Communications, Marketing and Design team within Children and Young People’s Services, producing and promoting content that highlights services, activities and outcomes across County Durham.

In this varied and hands-on role, you will capture photography and video content at events, training sessions and service activities, create social media assets, and carry out basic editing for use across websites, social media and marketing materials. You'll also support website updates, help maintain digital content libraries, gather case studies and success stories, and assist with the delivery of marketing campaigns and events.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in multimedia content creation while contributing to meaningful work that supports learners, providers and communities across the county.

We encourage you to contact Ramsay Taylor or Belinda Burdess via email at [e-mail] or [e-mail] via email to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You'll need a Level 2 qualification in photography or a related subject, or relevant practical experience, together with English and Mathematics at Level 2 (or equivalent experience).

We're looking for someone who has experience creating digital content, including photography, video and social media content, alongside experience filming and editing short videos and using digital platforms such as websites and social media channels.

You should have good IT skills, strong written and visual communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with a wide range of people to gather stories, interviews and positive experiences. You'll also be able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently when attending events and activities across the county.

To succeed in this role, you'll be creative, organised, proactive and enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn new skills and a genuine interest in creating engaging content that makes a difference Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held week commencing 7th September.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Grade 2 £24,796 - £25,185 (Pay Award Pending)

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant