Visual Content Creator

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK (Hybrid)

£31K/yr – £36K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end photography and video content from concept to edit, coordinating with production partners while keeping a cohesive look across channels.

  • Plan multi-channel content tied to briefs and campaign goals, drawing authentic stories from students, alumni, and academics.
  • Lead adoption of AI-supported design tools while preserving editorial judgment and brand consistency.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end creation of photography and video content, from concept and creative direction through to shooting and editing, working with external production partners where required
  • Plan and deliver content for multiple channels aligned to briefs, timelines, and campaign objectives while maintaining visual consistency
  • Lead the adoption of AI-supported design tools, establishing best practice and maintaining strong editorial judgement
  • Plan and capture authentic stories, working with students, alumni, academics, and internal teams
  • Lead the organisation and optimisation of digital asset management, including storage, naming, version control, and reuse

Requirements

  • Experience interpreting creative briefs and translating them into visual assets for web, social media, print, and digital campaigns
  • Demonstrable experience producing high-quality photography and video content (including use of mobile and/or lightweight equipment)
  • Strong understanding of visual identity systems and experience applying brand guidelines consistently
  • Proven ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external production partners
  • Experience working in a campaign-led, target-driven environment with a proactive and solution-focused approach
  • Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Basic understanding of SEO and the role of visuals in supporting discoverability
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Canva

Preferred

  • We welcome applications from individuals interested in flexible working arrangements.
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Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.8M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$88.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.6%
Direct
42.8%
Referral
6%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~20.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
384 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Last Raise
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