Senior Digital Content Creator (Video and Photography)

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Job description
Part Time - 22hrs per week, Permanent

Do you have significant experience of co-ordinating and delivering digital content? Are you a short and mid-form video expert? Do you want to make a difference to people in Bristol?

This is a rare opportunity to lead on video and photographic content for Bristol City Council, as a senior member of the in-house visual design team (Bristol Design).

This is a part-time (22 hours a week) permanent opportunity.

We are looking for someone to join the creative team at the heart of the council, who has the following skills and experience:

• Substantial experience in video and photography, including shooting and editing.
• Problem solving skills.
• Strong creative vision.
• Resilient to quickly changing demands.
• Confident collaborating, negotiating and mentoring in a professional environment.
• Committed to learning new skills and incorporating the latest innovations into our work.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Software including Premiere Pro and After Effects.

What to expect from the role?

The varied nature of this role means that no week will ever be the same. Tasks include:

• Meeting our clients and colleagues to scope out the best approach to a new brief.
• Crafting a storyboard or structure for a short campaign film.
• Co-ordinating a production schedule, contributors and logistics.
• Filming and capturing stills for a media interview on site in Bristol.
• Editing interview footage including B-roll and audio into a first cut.
• Supporting new business opportunities with external clients.
• Ensuring all materials meet high standards of accessibility.

We offer excellent professional support including:

• Opportunities for professional development and learning.
• Good quality and regular supervision.
• An extensive induction programme to understand fully the values of Bristol City Council.

Opportunities for career progression including our Stepping Up leadership development programme, which aims to unlock potential and develop talented future leaders from under-represented groups and support them to contribute to a more diverse leadership landscape.

What the team does:

Bristol Design are responsible for producing high-quality, accessible and engaging visual content, campaigns and communication materials across all channels. We support a diverse range of council teams and projects including sustainable travel, democratic services, museums, culture and public health.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Additional information

Please see Job Description for further information. Your response must include a written statement outlining how you meet the Person Specification. We also ask that you supply up to five examples which best showcase your skills and work (as weblinks) in your application. Ideally include a mix of short and mid form video, with a short title and description for each example.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Jack Smith jack.smith@bristol.gov.uk

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.