Are you a creative and enthusiastic communicator with a passion for digital content, photography and video? Were 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?
Youll be part of a supportive Communications, Marketing and Design team within Children and Young Peoples 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. Youll 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 [email protected] or [email protected] via email to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
Youll 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).
Were 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. Youll 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, youll 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the Person Specification section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.
Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email [email protected]
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