About the job

Job summary

Are you someone who enjoys working collaboratively with a variety of people?
  
Do you have experience of creating videos and a range of visual content for multiple platforms?
  
Would you like to share your creativity within a wider team?
  
If so, we are looking for a Media Producer to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and we'd love to hear from you!  

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.   

Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.   

Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.  

We welcome applications from all communities, and we don’t discriminate against any identity. We’re interested to hear from you, regardless of your background.   

Job description

The Media Producer is responsible for creating engaging digital content and managing the Media Content Creator. The content produced is used across the Agency’s existing, new and emerging internal and external channels, such as websites, social media and at events. It helps raise awareness of our safety messaging and the various roles of the agency.

The successful role holder will ensure that all content published on our platforms is accessible to a wide range of audiences. By utilising organisational and creative skills they will deliver projects from initial brief through to final completion with support from the Media Content Manager.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Capture and create clear, engaging, and shareable content, with emphasis on video, photography and animation for use across the MCA’s internal and external digital channels – at speed and to quality, while ensuring brand compliance and narrative.  
• Manage the video archive, identifying gaps, creating and acting upon opportunities to gather content which would be beneficial to the wider organisation. Ensuring that all material is appropriately archived and complies with GDPR.
• Provide support to the Communications Team to help promote the work of the Agency’s brands while protecting and enhancing its reputation.
• Work with the Social Media Executive, Marketing and Press colleagues to carry out project evaluations to identify how to maximise future opportunities.  
• Manage the Media Content Creator, motivate them and help them develop skills and for fill their potential. 

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.  

Person specification

• To succeed in this role, you have experience in videography and creating a range of visual content for multiple platforms.
• You can demonstrate experience of filming, video editing, animation and design software (Adobe Suite/Final Cut). 
• You have a proven ability to effectively build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• You enjoy promoting collaborative ways of working, to drive continuous improvements and keep all parties informed and up to date.
• You can demonstrate creativity and are passionate about creating engaging digital content. 

Additional Information 

This role will be based in the Southampton HQ.  MCA supports flexible working and operates a hybrid working model between home and office for this role, giving you greater flexibility over where and when you work.  

The expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your working time based at your principal workplace or out on official business. Details of the arrangement will be discussed further with your line manager. 

There will be frequent UK travel, including overnight stays on occasions as part of this role. 

Please note, we welcome applications from individuals seeking a part time role. However due to business requirements, the successful candidate should be able to work a minimum of 3 days per week. 

Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

How to Apply   

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form

Within your CV and personal statement please demonstrate your knowledge and experience of:   

• Videography and creating a range of visual content for multiple platforms.
• Filming, video editing, animation and design software (Adobe Suite/Final Cut).
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  

Your personal statement will be limited to a maximum of 750 words.  

It is essential when submitting your personal statement that you provide as much detail as possible, and utilise the full word count given, against the essential criteria outlined above as this will be used in conjunction with your CV to assess candidate suitability to move to the next round in the recruitment process.   

Sift and Interview Dates: 

The sift is due to take place 09 February 2024.

Interviews are likely to be held 28 and 29 February 2024.

This interview could be conducted face to face at one of our offices. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.  

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.  

The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:  

• An interview and a show reel exercise 

You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within. 

Reasonable Adjustments

As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Document Accessibility

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email DRGComms@dft.gov.uk for assistance.

Further Information

For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.

Pre-employment Checking

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. 

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.