Multi-Media Officer in Exeter

Salary £30,333 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £32,613 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Location: Police Headquarters, Exeter

Type of employment: Permanent

Closing Date: 18/05/2027 at 12:00.

Hours per week: 37 hours per week. Part‑time and flexible working patterns may be considered subject to business need.

About the role

Are you a passionate creator with a talent for video production, photography, and digital content? Have you graduated in media, film production or photography, or are you a digital content creator with a flair for social media and storytelling? If so, this could be your perfect next step! Devon and Cornwall Police is looking for a Multi‑Media Officer to join our progressive communications team. You will produce compelling multi‑media content for both public and internal projects, from corporate videos to social media campaigns.

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic filming opportunities: Document real‑world policing scenarios and create stock video for internal and public use. You may also gain a commercial drone licence.
• Travel across all regions: Capture content throughout Devon, Cornwall and Dorset, covering community engagement events, operations and other activities.
• Creative freedom with cutting‑edge equipment: Use GoPro, drone and high‑end 6K camera technology.
• Fast‑paced and adaptable: Work under pressure and tight deadlines, delivering projects quickly.
• Social media innovation: Shape our social media presence and help enhance public relations and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and edit multimedia content (video, audio, graphics) for public and internal use.
• Travel across all regions of the Force to film a wide range of policing situations and activities.
• Create compelling social media content that engages communities and tells stories behind our work.
• Help produce PR videos and campaigns that enhance the Force’s reputation.
• Use filming equipment to capture dynamic footage.
• Gain experience in drone filming and acquire aerial footage skills.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Graduated in media, film production, photography or a related field – or a self‑taught digital content creator.
• Strong passion for video production, photography and social media.
• Proficient in industry‑standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or DaVinci Resolve Studio, producing polished professional multimedia content.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment, able to adapt under pressure and tight timescales.
• Enjoys travelling and filming across beautiful regions, capturing the reality of modern policing.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven ability to create, edit and deliver digital content across multiple platforms.
• Demonstrable experience with photography, video production and audio recording.
• Knowledge of social media trends and how to use them to engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with digital design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience using a wide variety of filming equipment.

What You Get if You Join Us

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• Highly subsidised gym membership with access to police site gyms.
• Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (one‑off £5 payment).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job‑related equipment supplied as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites.
• Group insurance scheme via salary‑sacrifice scheme.
• Support networks, free Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Flexible training plan with regular check‑ins to help you get up to speed.
• Flexitime and ability to carry out your hours flexibly in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with remote work possible once signed off the training plan.