Content Producer

Grade PO3 - £40,614 - £43,815 pa

Are you an exceptional multimedia content producer looking for a chance to put your skills to use and make a difference? If you’re expert in creating content including video, infographics, imagery, audio and copy, join our brand communications team and be part of transforming how we communicate with our key audiences. Serving the most diverse and dynamic population in London, you’ll find no day is ever the same with this role opportunity to learn and develop your skills.

As Content Producer, you will report directly to the Head of Brand & Design within the Marketing, Resident Engagement and Participation, and Policy Directorate to develop high quality, high impact digital content that delivers a step change in awareness, engagement and understanding amongst target audiences. This includes content for the Council’s website, email newsletters, online events, and social media (audio, copy, video, imagery, infographics) as well as to support internal communications activity (Council intranet, employee emails and events).

You will be responsible for ensuring that all digital content is produced to highest standards of creativity and accessibility by applying the Newham brand guidelines and best industry practice in digital design. This will include evaluating the impact of content produced to understand reach and impact with target audiences, then working with the Head of Brand & Design to ensure content is accessible according to guidelines.

To be successful in this role you must have:

A Degree or professional marketing qualification

Basic technical knowledge of HTML and web publishing

Knowledge of design software

Knowledge of video and audio editing for digital publishing

Knowledge of video production

Knowledge of photo editing

Excellent knowledge of social media platforms and digital media outlets

Experience of using design software

Experience of using web editing and publishing platforms

Experience in producing and publishing for a range of social media platforms

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IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

Closing date for applications is 13th February 2023

If you would like a discussion about the role or recruitment process, please contact Inderjit.Puaar@newham.gov.uk