Digital Media Support Officer

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Advert Start Date: 06/05/2026
• Advert End Date: 01/06/2026 23:59
• Salary: £29,540 - £31,022
• Hours per week: 37
• Job Category: Marketing / Media / Communications
• Vacancy ID: 295438
• Employment Location: Stockton-on-Tees
• Number of posts: 1

Further Information

Are you a confident communicator with creative skills? Do you have experience telling stories across a range of digital platforms? Are you proficient using a variety of graphic and video editing tools?

Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Digital Media Support Officer to join our team here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

In this role, you will support the communications team in creating and developing creative, innovative and engaging content which can be used across a range of platforms including digital media, social media, website and print.

You will work closely alongside a variety of services across the Council to research, prepare and develop engaging content to maximise audience engagement across digital platforms.

We are looking for someone to provide advice and guidance and, if appropriate, provide solutions on digital communications such as social media, video and audio content as well as animations for digital screens.

As well as developing a range of content, you will provide guidance, advice and technical support on the systems behind the social media channels the Council use, including Facebook Business Manager, Hootsuite, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram.

There will also be opportunities to support the content delivery for exciting Council-led events, such as Stockton International Riverside Festival, Stockton Fireworks and Stockton Sparkles.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £31,022
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.

For more information about working for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], please visit the Careers section on our website:

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If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jonathan Gibson-Barber, Senior Media Relations Officer, on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden].

We are intending to interview week commencing 16 June 2026 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.

We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Important Applicant Guidance

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application will be sent from ‘[contact hidden]’.

Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s statutory employment checks.

Visa Sponsorship: The Council offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not relevant or applicable to most roles.

Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.

Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and where visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified or approved, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment.