Social Media Content Creator; Short-Form Video

Position: Social Media Content Creator (Short-Form Video)
The Social Media Content Creator (Short-Form Video) is a newly established role that will support the development and production of creative, engaging, and brand-aligned visual content for Eton College’s digital channels.

We are looking for someone with proven experience of using content to spark the imagination and engagement of your people bringing Eton College to life for those following us online.

This includes planning, filming, editing short-form video and some photography content for social media, website and internal comms. This role will work closely with the Digital Content Producer and wider Communications team to bring the College’s stories to life in fresh and visually compelling ways.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Benefits Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties
Capture high-quality short form video content across the College site. Including events, performances, but most importantly daily boarding life;
Plan and produce dynamic short-form video pieces suitable for platforms such as Instagram, You Tube shorts and Tik Tok;
Work closely with the Digital Content Producer to attend film shoots where social content can be captured, and to develop and deliver strategic content that meets objectives, ensuring consistency in brand and storytelling;
Attend and document key parts of school life, ensuring engaging content is captured and shared as appropriate;
Collaborate with the Communications Manager to identify opportunities, generate ideas and turn them into visually compelling, brand-aligned content for social media.
Edit short-form content using Canva, Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and lightroom (or similar);
Ensure all video content complies with copyright, licensing, and intellectual property laws, including music, stock footage, images, graphics, and other media
Advise the team on copyright-safe alternatives, such as royalty-free or original content, and integrate them where necessary.
Ensure all final outputs are cleared for publication across internal and external channels.
Maintain a consistent look and feel aligned with Eton’s brand identity;
Collaborate with Communications Team to develop storyboards, scripts and creative concepts in a timely way;
Support (as needed) live and pre-recorded video shoots with lighting, camera operation, and set preparation;
Build relationships with internal stakeholders across the organisation and work with them to prioritise content that aligns with channel strategies and meets objectives;
Stay up to date with social media trends, platform updates and best practices to keep content relevant and impactful, and act as an internal expert in digital content and channels that could be used to reach the College’s target audiences;
Manage digital assets, ensuring efficient storage, tagging and organisation for future use;
Assist in maintaining photography and video equipment;
Ensure that content adheres to safeguarding, copyright, privacy, and brand standards;
Experience and understanding of informed consent processes and managing consent forms.
Knowledge of accessibility best practice for social media content;
All employees of Eton College are also expected to:
Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’;
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the…