Digital Content Creator

Every day at Benenden brings fresh stories to discover, in classrooms and boarding houses, on stages and sports fields, and through the achievements of individual students.
We are looking for an imaginative and energetic Digital Content Creator who can find and shape those stories, then bring them to life.
This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a remarkable School community and to play an important part in shaping how Benenden School is seen and experienced online. You will have the freedom to develop ideas, build relationships across the School and create engaging content that gives current and prospective families a compelling insight into our Complete Education.
The Role
At the heart of the role will be video-led storytelling for social media, supported by strong writing, photography and day-to-day management of the School's digital channels.
Working as part of our collaborative Marketing team, you will:

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.

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.

Benenden School is a leading boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18, set in beautiful Kent countryside.
You will be joining at an exciting point in the School's history, with the opportunity to influence our evolving digital presence and help define how we tell our story.
The School continues to strengthen its position at the forefront of girls' education. It has recently been named by Spear's as one of the world's leading 100 schools for the fourth year running, while its curriculum has been awarded the honour of a 'Significant Strength' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Benenden has also recently expanded its family of schools through its partnership with Orwell Park Prep School.
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.
The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School's Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees.