Digital Content Assistant

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges) is a highly ambitious merged College Group based across the diverse London boroughs of Harrow, Hillingdon and Richmond upon Thames. With five modern campuses, we support around 16,000 learners. Digital content plays a central role in how we tell our story. From student journeys and campus films to major campaigns and live events, our content is seen widely and has real impact.

As a Digital Content Assistant, you will play a hands-on role in creating bold, high-quality video content across the College Group. Reporting to the Digital Content Manager, you’ll work across the full production process, supporting filming, lighting, audio, editing and motion graphics on a wide range of creative projects. All filming and post-production work is delivered in line with the creative, technical and editorial direction set by the Digital Content Manager. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys making video, wants to work with professional-level equipment, and is looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Why join us?

• Work on real projects with real visibility, not internal test pieces
• Gain hands-on experience with professional 4K cinema cameras, lighting and audio setups
• Take responsibility for allocated tasks while being supported to grow your skills
• Enjoy variety: no two weeks look the same, from campus films to live events and campaigns
• Be part of a small, collaborative team that values quality, storytelling and professionalism

Key responsibilities:

• Operate professional 4K cinema cameras using log profiles to capture high-quality video content for marketing, social media and institutional use
• Support the end-to-end delivery of digital content projects, from preparation and filming through to post-production and delivery
• Support the planning and execution of filming projects across multiple campuses and locations
• Assist in designing and setting up effective lighting and audio solutions to enhance visual storytelling
• Edit video content using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, delivering content to agreed specifications and deadlines
• Create and integrate motion graphics and basic animations using Adobe After Effects
• Produce and edit visual assets using Adobe Photoshop for use in video and digital campaigns
• Support live and event-based productions where required
• Manage, maintain and safely store filming equipment, working confidently across Mac and PC workflows
• Work in line with safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection requirements at all times

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate:

• At least 2 years’ professional experience in video or digital content production, supported by a portfolio or showreel
• Strong practical experience in filming, lighting, sound recording and post-production workflows
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
• Experience creating motion graphics using Adobe After Effects
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop to create and edit visual assets
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small production team
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• A reliable and proactive approach, with the ability to take ownership of allocated tasks and follow them through to completion
• An understanding of digital storytelling and content creation for online and social media platforms
• Experience of working in live or event-based production environments (desirable)
• A valid passport and willingness to travel internationally on occasion for filming, where required

Based at our Harrow campus, you will be required to travel to our other sites. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies: HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency.