Junior Content Creator
(Local Contract) |
Company Overview
The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is recognised widely as Kuwait's premier school. In terms of the quality of educational provision; resourcing; the achievements of its students; the breadth of the curriculum; the extent of its extra-curricular provision; the commitment to continuing professional development and the embedding of technology into the teaching, learning and management of the school, BSK sets standards that very few other schools can match. Above all, it is renowned for the quality of its students and its teachers. All teachers at BSK are adventurous, capable and ambitious and whilst the average length of stay has been increasing, there remain frequent opportunities for colleagues to apply for positions of extra responsibility. Though BSK demands the highest standards of professionalism from its staff it remains an exciting environment in which to build a career in teaching.
Job Summary
The Junior Content Creator captures and creates visual content - photos, videos, reels, and basic graphics - to bring school life to social media and other marketing channels. The role is hands-on and creative, suited to someone early in their career who is keen to grow across content creation and design.
Key areas of responsibility
- Photography: Capture high-quality photos across school events, activities, campus life, and marketing shoots for use across digital and print channels.
- Videography: Film and edit video content for use on social media, the website, and other marketing platforms, including event coverage and promotional videos.
- Social Media Content (Reels/Short-Form Video): Create engaging reels and short-form video content tailored to platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
- Animation: Produce basic motion graphics or animated content to support social media posts, presentations, or campaigns.
- Graphic Design Support: Assist the design team with basic graphic design tasks, such as resizing assets, creating simple social media graphics, templates, and print materials.
- Content Planning: Work with the MAC team to plan content shoots around the school events calendar and marketing campaigns.
- Asset Management: Organise and maintain a library of photo/video assets for ongoing and future use.
- Brand Consistency: Ensure all content aligns with the school's brand guidelines, tone, and visual identity.
- Trend Awareness: Stay current on social media trends and content formats, bringing fresh ideas to the team.
Person Specification:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Multimedia, Film, Photography, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience/portfolio).
- 1-2 years of experience in content creation, photography, or videography (internships, freelance work, or personal projects count).
- A portfolio or reel demonstrating photography, video editing, and/or short-form content work.
- Experience in an educational institution or similar fast-paced environment is a plus, though not essential.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong eye for visual storytelling, composition, and detail.
- Comfortable working with camera and video equipment.
- Basic graphic design skills and experience with graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign) and photo/video editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, or similar).
- Basic animation/motion graphics skills (e.g. proficiency in After Effects).
- Up to date with social media trends, formats, and best practices for reels/short-form content.
- Creative, proactive, and able to generate fresh content ideas independently.
- Good time management skills, able to juggle multiple shoots/deadlines, including occasional events outside standard hours.
- A collaborative team player, open to feedback and eager to learn and grow within the role.
Position Requirements
We are seeking a qualified and committed professionals to join our organisation.
Your application should include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Covering Letter
- Profile Photo Upload (recent photograph)
Safeguarding
Prospective candidates should submit the details of at least two previous employers as referees which must be their two most recent employers, covering a minimum of four years of employment, or all of their employment if the candidate has less than four years of experience.
If a candidate has only one previous employer, two references can be provided from the same employer.
For candidates in a school where the line manager is providing a reference, the reference must be countersigned by the Head Teacher or Principal.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal background check and must provide a detailed residential history for the last ten (10) years.
The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is committed to safer recruitment practices.