Responsibilities

• Plan, film, edit and deliver high-quality video content for a broad range of internal and external audiences, including news and feature films, case studies, event coverage, campaign assets, social-first video and leadership messages.
• Manage the full production process, from concept development, scripting and storyboarding through to filming, editing, colour grading, audio, motion graphics, subtitling and final delivery.
• Capture professional-quality footage on location across campuses and at events, using cameras, audio equipment, lighting and stabilisation kit appropriately.
• Edit and repurpose content into multiple formats and aspect ratios optimised for different platforms, including web, social media, digital screens and internal channels.
• Produce accessible video content, including accurate captions, subtitles and transcripts, in line with accessibility standards and brand guidelines.
• Maintain and manage production equipment and a well-organised library of media assets, footage and licences.
• Develop and deliver communications and content plans supporting Strategy 2035, institutional priorities and major University initiatives.
• Research, write and edit engaging communications content : including news stories, feature articles, case studies, scripts, presentations, newsletters, web and social media content : to complement video and multimedia output.
• Identify and develop compelling stories that demonstrate the University's achievements in education, research, innovation, enterprise and global engagement, and translate them into effective visual and written content.
• Ensure all communications and content reflect the University's tone of voice, values, accessibility standards and brand principles.

Requirements

• Degree, professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience of working in communications, content production, media, marketing communications or corporate communications within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of filming and editing professional-quality video content for a range of audiences and platforms, with a strong portfolio or showreel.
• Practical knowledge of video editing and production software (for example Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro) and motion graphics or design tools (for example Adobe After Effects, Photoshop or Canva).
• Working knowledge of camera, audio and lighting equipment and of capturing footage on location.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality written content and scripts for a variety of audiences and channels.
• Experience of developing digital content, including websites, newsletters and social media video.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and directing contributors on camera.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating communications or content activity and using insight to improve performance.

Preferred

• Membership of, or willingness to work towards, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) or another relevant professional body.

Benefits

• Reward and Benefits : 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator:   https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm   to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.