At a Glance
- Tasks: Write compelling copy, manage social media, create visuals, and run email campaigns.
- Company: Academic Families is a specialist international education consultancy focused on UK and international boarding schools.
- Benefits: Salary ranges from £26,000 to £32,000 with opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: The role is based in Edinburgh and involves collaboration with a Content and Design Apprentice.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team where your creativity impacts families globally.
- Qualifications: Experience in content creation, strong copywriting skills, and proficiency in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite required.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 32000 £ per year.
Academic Families is a specialist international education consultancy helping families find the right UK and international boarding school for their children. We work globally and in particular across SE Asia, LATAM, and East Africa, supporting students and families through every step of their admissions and UK guardianship journey.
We're looking for a talented content creator to join our small, busy marketing team; someone who loves crafting compelling copy and campaigns, and has the design skills to bring content to life visually. This is a content-first role at the heart of Academic Families' marketing. You'll write copy, manage social media, create visuals and video content, run email campaigns, and maintain our WordPress website, producing content that reaches and engages international families across SE Asia, LATAM, and East Africa. You'll report to the Marketing Manager and work closely with our Content and Design Apprentice to collaborate daily on content, design, and events, and support their practical development on the job.
What you'll do:
- Write compelling copy across all formats: blogs, web pages, email newsletters, social posts, event materials, and campaign content.
- Manage Academic Families' social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) including content calendar, posting, video content, and engagement.
- Maintain and update our WordPress website with a focus on AEO, SEO, and user experience.
- Create digital and print marketing collateral using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Develop, monitor, and refine email marketing campaigns.
- Support the Boarding Schools Expo in Kenya and other key events.
- Track content performance and share insights with the Marketing Manager.
What we're looking for:
- Experience in a content, digital marketing, or communications role.
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio across multiple formats.
- Proficiency in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite to a working level that supports content production.
- Experience managing social media platforms professionally.
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Familiarity with WordPress, HubSpot, Google Analytics, or AEO/SEO principles is a bonus.
- Video creation or editing experience is a plus.
- An interest in international education or working in a global context.
Why Academic Families?
- A varied, genuinely international role; your content reaches families across the world.
- A supportive team with room to develop your skills.
- Salary £26,000 — £32,000, Edinburgh-based.
- A friendly, close-knit company where your creativity makes a real difference.
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Academic Families offers a genuinely international role, supporting families across SE Asia, LATAM, and East Africa. The company provides a friendly, close-knit environment with opportunities for professional growth. Located in Edinburgh, the team values creativity and impactful contributions.
