Responsibilities

• identify and develop stories from across School life
• plan, film and edit engaging short-form and longer-form video
• create platform-appropriate content for our social media channels
• take day-to-day responsibility for our social content
• help keep our website current, engaging and easy to navigate
• use audience insight and performance data to improve what we create.
• This is a hands-on role. You will spend much of your time out across the School, getting to know students and staff, attending activities and capturing the moments that make Benenden distinctive.
• The role will include occasional evening and weekend work.

Requirements

• You will be a confident storyteller with strong editorial judgement and the ability to turn an initial idea into compelling finished content.
• You will have:
• - strong video production skills, including planning, filming, sound recording and editing
• - experience creating engaging social media content
• - excellent written and visual communication skills
• - curiosity and a proactive approach to finding stories
• - the confidence and sensitivity to build trusted relationships with students and staff
• - strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several projects at once
• Experience in education is welcome but not essential. We are equally interested in candidates from media, publishing, production, charities, cultural organisations or other content-rich environments.

Benefits

• Staff benefits include meals while on duty, access to excellent fitness facilities and the swimming pool, and opportunities for professional development.
• Benenden offers its own generous pay structure, responsibility allowances and benefits. Staff are provided with meals whilst on duty. The school’s leisure facilities, including wonderful grounds, a fitness gym and swimming pool are also free for staff to use when available.