Salary
£30,333 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £32,613 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension
Location
Police Headquarters, Exeter
Type of employment
Permanent
Closing Date
18/05/2027 at 12:00.
Hours per week
• 37 hours per week. Part‑time and flexible working patterns may be considered subject to business need.
About the role
Are you a passionate creator with a talent for video production, photography, and digital content? Have you graduated in media, film production or photography, or are you a digital content creator with a flair for social media and storytelling? If so, this could be your perfect next step!
Devon and Cornwall Police is looking for a Multi‑Media Officer to join our progressive communications team. You will produce compelling multi‑media content for both public and internal projects, from corporate videos to social media campaigns.
Why Join Us?
* Dynamic filming opportunities: Document real‑world policing scenarios and create stock video for internal and public use. You may also gain a commercial drone licence.
* Travel across all regions: Capture content throughout Devon, Cornwall and Dorset, covering community engagement events, operations and other activities.
* Creative freedom with cutting‑edge equipment: Use GoPro, drone and high‑end 6K camera technology.
* Fast‑paced and adaptable: Work under pressure and tight deadlines, delivering projects quickly.
* Social media innovation: Shape our social media presence and help enhance public relations and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce and edit multimedia content (video, audio, graphics) for public and internal use.
* Travel across all regions of the Force to film a wide range of policing situations and activities.
* Create compelling social media content that engages communities and tells stories behind our work.
* Help produce PR videos and campaigns that enhance the Force’s reputation.
* Use filming equipment to capture dynamic footage.
* Gain experience in drone filming and acquire aerial footage skills.
Who Are We Looking For?
* Graduated in media, film production, photography or a related field – or a self‑taught digital content creator.
* Strong passion for video production, photography and social media.
* Proficient in industry‑standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or DaVinci Resolve Studio, producing polished professional multimedia content.
* Thrives in a fast‑paced environment, able to adapt under pressure and tight timescales.
* Enjoys travelling and filming across beautiful regions, capturing the reality of modern policing.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven ability to create, edit and deliver digital content across multiple platforms.
* Demonstrable experience with photography, video production and audio recording.
* Knowledge of social media trends and how to use them to engage diverse audiences.
* Proficiency with digital design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
* Experience using a wide variety of filming equipment.
What You Get if You Join Us
* A competitive salary with yearly increments.
* Highly subsidised gym membership with access to police site gyms.
* Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (one‑off £5 payment).
* Company sick pay.
* Competitive local government pension scheme.
* Job‑related equipment supplied as required.
* Free onsite parking at many police sites.
* Group insurance scheme via salary‑sacrifice scheme.
* Support networks, free Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health and wellbeing services.
* Development and training opportunities.
* Flexible training plan with regular check‑ins to help you get up to speed.
* Flexitime and ability to carry out your hours flexibly in line with business need.
* Hybrid working, with remote work possible once signed off the training plan.
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