Digital Media Officer

KING’S COLLEGE SCHOOL WIMBLEDON DIGITAL MEDIA OFFICER Salary: £22,500-£28,000 per annum (depending on experience) Plus excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time Job Description This is a fantastic opportunity to join the marketing and communications team at King’s at an incredibly exciting time. The school has recently announced that it will be embarking upon one of the most significant developments in our history, as we extend co-education through the community and plan our new junior school on a site close to the main campus. The digital media officer will play a key role in helping to successfully share our story with the world, capturing the unique spirit of King’s and of school life through compelling visuals and engaging content. The successful candidate will be a creative visual storyteller with a passion for digital media. King’s is an incredibly dynamic and vibrant school. We are looking for a digital media officer who will thrive in a fast-paced environment, able to capture, record and report stories quickly and effectively. A strong team player, they will be collaborative and adaptable in their approach, as well as being able to think on their feet and work to tight deadlines. From arts festivals and concerts to charity, fundraising activities, partnership productions and prize giving, no two days are the same. With many of our events and activities taking place outside the school day, you will need to work a number of weekend and after school hours dependent on the calendar of events, therefore, a high level of flexibility, commitment and dedication is required to be successful in the role. The successful candidate will: Be part of a respected global brand renowned worldwide for its academic excellence, culture of kindness and the warmth and vibrance of its community. Have the opportunity to play an important role in helping to shape our storytelling at this exciting point in the school’s history. Have opportunities and support for professional development; there is much scope for learning new skills and as a school we are committed to offering excellent career development and training. What the role involves: Line managed by the Senior Marketing Manager, they will be working closely with the other members of the marketing and communications team, namely the Senior Graphic Designer, Communications Manager and Director of Communications, Admissions and Marketing. The post holder will deliver all aspects of the school’s day-to-day social media, video and photography and be responsible for the creation and implementation of the school’s social media activities, in a timely fashion, which supports the strategic objectives of the school. The role will require the delivery of the highest quality of customer service and will include, but not be limited to, the following Digital content creation and social media Capture photography and video that reflects our brand and values, and is usable across social media, for other digital activities (website, emails etc) and for other marketing activities (at events, for publications etc). Create, or support the creation of, other engaging content such as graphics and news stories. Play an important role in supporting the development of, populating and shaping content for the school’s websites. To lead the creation of short-form videos (Reels, GIFs, vox pops, trailers), that drive engagement, reflect our brand and are platform focused. Research, develop and create specific and appropriate content for each individual platform including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure all digital graphics, social media, digital screen content and image-led PowerPoint presentations align with our brand identity and strategic messaging. Help develop a distinctive visual storytelling style that communicates our values and stands King’s apart for its warmth, intellect, and quality. Digital engagement The regular collection, and close monitoring, of analytics and trends on each platform. Provide regular feedback to the wider marketing team to inform content strategy, encourage engagement and boost performance. Supporting colleagues with wider digital media Livestreaming: Support our in-house AV colleague with the livestreaming of events (mainly our extensive speaker programme). Editing this content and publishing it on our platforms (eg Youtube or Vimeo). Successfully using and promoting this content on social media and internal platforms to showcase the quality, range and excellence of activities. Supporting colleagues with visuals for presentations eg photographic slideshows that highlight life at King’s. Where appropriate, support pupils and colleagues with podcasting with a view to capturing interesting content that can be celebrated on our platforms. Collaboration and community engagement Work closely with colleagues in the department to align digital content with all other activities to ensure seamless off and online presence. Work closely, when needed, with other departments within the King’s Corporation to create content or celebrate and/or leverage their successes (eg International, Development, Enterprises). Support, if and when appropriate, to celebrate and encourage pupil voice When needed, support the Senior Marketing Manager to ensure content created by external suppliers (photographers and videographers) aligns with school values. Any other tasks as may be deemed necessary by the Senior Marketing Manager. Compliance and asset management Ensure to maintain GDPR compliance and sensitivity when capturing images of pupils and visitors. Maintain organised archives of visual content for timely use and long-term value. A key part of this role will be to work with the wider marketing team to develop a photographic archive/filing system that is a key resource for the department and school that can be easily used and accessed. This includes the logging of images in a GDPR compliant way that will enable quick removal of photographic content should permissions be revoked in the future. Uphold copyright and licensing standards for all media assets. Essential Skills and Experience Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to the wellbeing of pupils. Strong photography and videography skills, including editing and post-production, and accustomed to using a variety of equipment from high-quality cameras to mobile phones. Experienced in creating content for social media and understanding of platform-specific best practices. Proficiency in relevant software eg Canva, Hootsuite, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft 365, as well as social media platforms and effective use of AI where appropriate. Ability to work independently, identifying and prioritizing 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. Highly organised, with a keen eye for detail and a creative mindset. 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. Energetic and committed to meeting the needs of the school and ensuring the continued high performance of the department. Desirable Previous experience in a school or educational setting. Degree or equivalent training in media, marketing, or in a related field. Experience with livestreaming (or willingness to learn). Experience with drone photography (or willingness to learn). Understanding of the interaction between digital platforms – engaging the online community and driving to the website. Awareness of digital marketing trends and visual storytelling techniques. Knowledge of GDPR and best practice. Proficient in file sharing and storage. Terms and conditions Salary: £22,500-£28,000 per annum (depending on experience) 25 days’ annual paid holiday (taken during school holidays) plus statutory English public holidays Working pattern: This is not a typical 9am-5pm role with some events and activities happening early morning, evenings and weekends during term time. It is our aim to have mutually beneficial flexibility to ensure we cover as many events in the school’s busy calendar as possible, with the successful candidate knowing that there are significant quieter periods during the school holidays which would be opportune to take ‘time in lieu’ in addition to annual leave. Working on site during term time, with remote working option in school holidays. School lunches are provided daily during term-time. Contributory support staff pension scheme – employees are eligible to join after 3 months’ service with a 10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution. Programme of staff health benefits including membership of the King’s Sports Club (pool, classes, gym etc). Application submission deadline: 9am Monday 21 July 2025 Interview round 1 – 23 and 24 July 2025 (online only – allow 2 hours) Interview round 2 – 29 July 2025 (in person at King’s - allow 2 hours) Anyone applying for this role must make themselves available for interview on these dates. We are not able to offer any flexibility around interview dates so applicants must ensure to make themselves available on the dates listed above. Candidates selected for round 1 interview will be notified by 22 July 2025 Candidates selected for round 2 interview will be notified by 28 July 2025. King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.

Location: London ,, GB

Posted Date: 7/6/2025