About the roleAre you an experienced photographer/videographer with excellent technical skills and the ability to craft powerful stories through video and photography? Are you organised and meticulous, with the ability to deliver multimedia projects from concept to completion? We’re looking for a Multimedia Content Creator to help us tell the stories of our three hospices. Whether it’s taking a photo, capturing footage or recording one of our expert speakers, the successful candidate will be comfortable gathering material and editing it for a variety of audiences – this could include photography for use on care materials, a powerful video that supports one of our appeals, or a podcast to educate healthcare professionals about palliative care. No two days are the same!The role-holder will also take responsibility for managing our content library – developing and owning our media management system and media consents processes is a core part of this role, and key to our being able to develop our multimedia capacity across all three hospices and into the future.This role is 30 hours per week, however 22.5 hours per week would be considered for the right candidate.Essential criteria• Experience of photography, videography and video editing in a professional setting, ideally not-for-profit. • Experience of creating and maintaining Digital Asset Management systems. • Experience of applying ethical considerations to content management and collection, ensuring the highest standards of media consent. • Experience of cross-team collaboration and stakeholder engagement – bringing together multiple teams and information to inform a project.• Working knowledge of photography/videography equipment and standard video/photo editing software e.g. the Adobe suite. • The ability to deliver a multimedia project from concept to completion, through both direct delivery and working with third parties. • Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills. • An understanding of GDPR and other relevant legislation as applicable to the management of multimedia content. • The ability to listen, understand and build on project briefs, delivering content that meets brief and is delivered to deadline. • Meticulous attention to detail and willingness to deliver the administrative processes necessary to manage our content. • An understanding of what makes a good story, and ability to apply this when identifying stories and ensuring they are told in a compelling manner. • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues and sensitively navigate difficult subjects with patients and their families. • The ability to manage multiple concurrent activities to deadline. • The ability to problem-solve and be flexible in the face of unexpected challenges. • An understanding of video and photography best practice, with a natural curiosity and commitment to staying abreast of industry trends to allow us to continually adapt and innovate.About usSouthern Hospice Group is the largest group of hospices in Sussex and one of the largest in the UK. We are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to adults, children and their families across Sussex. Bringing our teams and resources together as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce. St Barnabas House provides specialist palliative care to adults in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas through a range of services, including in-patient care and community living well services.Chestnut Tree House is the children’s hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing specialist palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. Martlets provides essential care to people affected by terminal illness in Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas. Our expert teams provide the very best care and support, helping patients and their loved ones to live life to the full during the precious time they have together.We warmly welcome applications from all sections of our community. We also invite applications from suitably experienced people for all industry sectors who can demonstrate the skills, ability and enthusiasm to work with a people-centric organisation like ours.BenefitsCompany pension scheme or NHS pension scheme for eligible employeesUp to 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysOn-site education support and study leave opportunitiesOption to access Health Shield and cover your everyday cost of healthcare for lessFree parking, subsidised meals and various social activitiesCorporate rate gym membership, discounts with local complementary therapies and Blue Light CardEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDeath in ServicePlease note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the published closing date where applicant volume is high.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for an Enhanced submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.Interview dates: Thursday 10 July 2025 and Tuesday 15 July 2025.
