Marlborough College is looking for an interim Social Media and Marketing Assistant to join our Marketing & Communications Department starting on 1st October until 19th December.
In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience in the fast-moving world of social media and contribute to a busy marketing team. You will be helping to share our story, capturing the essence of daily life at Marlborough. From academic achievements and music concerts to sporting events, partnership engagement and new initiatives, no two days are the same.
The role:
• Craft engaging and innovative content for our social media channels (Instagram, Linkedin and Facebook)
• Schedule and publish captivating social media posts
• Write engaging stories for the College website and newsletters
• Capture photography and video for use on social media and other digital platforms
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Strong photography and videography skills, including editing and post-production
* Experienced in creating content for social media and understanding of platform-specific best practices
* Ability to create social media templates using Canva
* Ability to work independently, identifying and prioritising the work that needs to be done to meet tight deadlines – both personal and those of the team - with same-day turnaround when needed
* Ability to work collaboratively, demonstrating versatility and adaptability when required to meet the needs of the department
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A keen eye for detail and a creative mindset
* Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to the wellbeing of pupils
* Understanding of the importance of a kind and friendly demeanor and a smart appearance at all times, as a positive role model to pupils and representative of the department/school
Job Type: Full-time (Three-month contract)
Pay: £25,000 per year (FTE) depending on experience
Timeline: Applications close on Monday 22 September; shortlisting and invitations to interview made on Tuesday 23 September; face to face meeting/interviews on Wednesday 24 September; job appointment made on Friday 26 September; start date of Wednesday 1st October. dependant on successful DBS check.