Video Content Creator (internal)
**This vacancy is only available to existing University of Essex staff**
The University of Essex is looking for a full-time Video Content Creator (permanent) to join the Marketing and Student Recruitment Team, creating engaging video content that captures the essence of our students, campuses and University in a creative and dynamic way.
Duties of the Role
Our video production team plays a key role in creating high-quality digital content that supports the University’s strategic priorities, with a particular focus on student recruitment, marketing and institutional storytelling.
The role is responsible for the creative development and delivery of video content from concept through to completion. Working with stakeholders across the University, the postholder will identify and develop compelling stories, translate complex subjects into engaging content and ensure all output aligns with the University’s brand, objectives and audience needs.
The role will ensure content supports campaign objectives, engages audiences and contributes to student recruitment and conversion activity across the student journey, maximising the impact of the University’s digital and social media channels.
A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job pack.
Qualifications and Skills required
The successful candidate will be a highly organised and creative individual with proven experience of delivering high-quality video content from pre-production through to post-production. With either a relevant honours degree or equivalent professional experience, they will possess excellent technical and creative production skills, including filming, lighting, sound recording and advanced editing using industry-standard non-linear editing (NLE) software.
Candidates will have a strong understanding of brand and visual identity, with the ability to create content that aligns with organisational objectives and performs effectively across a range of digital platforms and channels.
The role operates within a fast-paced environment and requires excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. Candidates will also have a good working knowledge of Health and Safety and data protection requirements, including experience of conducting and reviewing risk assessments for location-based filming and production activities.
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives. For more information see: https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/student-facilities/religion-and-faith.
Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification, which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email the Resourcing Team (resourcing@essex.ac.uk).
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