Job Description
Summary:
Social Media Content Creator needed to produce engaging short-form video content for a leading educational institution.
About the School:
The school is a leading educational charity committed to transforming young lives through excellence in education, pastoral care, and innovative learning. It is known for its strong partnerships, digital advancements, and dedication to making education accessible to all.
The Opportunity:
As a Social Media Content Creator, you will play a key role in shaping the school’s digital presence by producing creative, engaging, and brand-aligned short-form video content. This is an exciting opportunity to bring the school’s stories to life and connect with a wide audience across multiple platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Capture high-quality short-form video content across the school site, including events, performances, and daily boarding life;
- Plan and produce dynamic video pieces suitable for platforms such as Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok;
- Collaborate with the Digital Content Producer to attend film shoots and develop strategic content that meets objectives;
- Identify and document key parts of school life, ensuring engaging content is captured and shared;
- Edit short-form content using Canva, Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom;
- Ensure all video content complies with copyright, licensing, and intellectual property laws;
- Advise the team on copyright-safe alternatives and integrate them where necessary;
- Maintain a consistent look and feel aligned with the school’s brand identity;
- Support live and pre-recorded video shoots with lighting, camera operation, and set preparation;
- Stay up to date with social media trends and best practices to keep content relevant and impactful.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Proven experience in shooting and editing short-form video content to tight deadlines;
- Proficiency with iPhone, DSLR cameras, lighting equipment, and editing software (Canva, Davinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Cloud, Lightroom, Photoshop);
- A creative eye for composition, storytelling, and pacing;
- Familiarity with social media trends and digital content best practices;
- Knowledge of accessibility best practice for social media content;
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects on tight deadlines;
- A portfolio or showreel of relevant content.
Preferred
- Experience as a stills photographer;
- Experience successfully launching a TikTok channel for a charity or business;
- Experience using Hootsuite or a similar social media management tool;
- Experience working in the charity, education, or youth sectors.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and pension contributions;
- Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme and Employee Assistance Programme;
- Access to sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers.