Digital Content Assistant

About the role

Join Cheltenham Borough Council’s communications team as a Digital Content Assistant. You will help shape the council’s online story by creating high‑quality, accessible digital media for a range of platforms and campaigns.

Key responsibilities

• Create engaging visual and written content for websites, social media and marketing campaigns, including photography and videography.
• Support communications officers with social media management, press releases, newsletters and project communications.
• Produce campaign performance reports, tracking social media metrics and media coverage.
• Assist web officers by drafting and editing website content.
• Contribute to internal communications, such as intranet updates and event support.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with press, partner organisations, council members and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• GCSEs (including Maths and English) or equivalent, plus a relevant degree, apprenticeship or professional qualification (e.g., CIPR, CIM, IIC).
• Proven ability to create video and photographic content, with knowledge of editing suites.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines.
• Creative flair and a strong eye for visual storytelling.

Required skills

• Videography
• Photography
• Editing suites

What we offer

• Salary £29,064 – £31,537 per year (subject to award from 1 April 2026).
• Hybrid working model within a 37‑hour week.
• Permanent contract with opportunities for professional development.
• Work in an award‑winning local authority committed to community and employee wellbeing.