Visual Content Manager - B2

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are Scottish Government employees, and are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

Overview

The Social Content Hub delivers content for all of the Scottish Government’s main social media channels, and provides expert advice, guidance, training and content development to support social across all of government. The visual content sub-team are highly trained content creators, specialising either in video/editing, or in graphic design and animation. B2s in this team are practitioners, working with colleagues in the social media team to animate, design, film or edit pre-agreed content for posting to social media.

Responsibilities

Create engaging moving and static visual content, through design and animation, for use across all Scottish Government social media channels

Work alongside news and marketing colleagues to originate and produce accurate, engaging still and motion assets that support the Scottish Government’s strategic priorities, including ‘motion graphics, infographics, animations, and GIFs, and occasional assistance with video editing

Bring valuable creative contributions to a team which originates and collates innovative visual content for websites and social media channels including X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn, advising on industry developments and best practice

Work with others in the Social Content Hub to monitor digital, video and social media activity, applying insight and evaluation to underpin continuous improvement of future communications activity

Support the quality of still and motion delivery across the output of the Social Content Hub, acting as a key point of contact for video enquiries and training others on basic design softwares

Bring technical expertise as required with design platforms and equipment.

Ensure attention to detail is actioned throughout each project and implement quality control measures

Interpret evidence-based research and incorporate this into your work

Support the quality of design delivery across the output of the Social Content Hub

Play a key role in ensuring that video content meets accessibility standards

Archive assets as they are created in a way that allows re-use or re-purposing for different circumstances

Working pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position.

How to Apply

• Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B2 employees.
• Please submit a CV and a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
• Vacancy closes at 11:59pm

Selection Process

All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.

Informal discussions are to be confirmed.

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact [email protected]

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