Organisation: Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Job Category: Marketing / Media / Communications
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Salary: £29,540 – £31,022
Salary Band: £20001 to £30000
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Date Posted: 06-05-2026
Closing Date: 01-06-2026 11:59
Reference: 295438
About the job
- 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 Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
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.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council 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 Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
Rewarding careers. We do that – Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jonathan Gibson-Barber, Senior Media Relations Officer, on jonathan.gibson-barber@stockton.gov.uk or 01642 526555.
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. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Visa Sponsorship: The Council offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. 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. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as significant recruitment difficulty or the need for specialist skills that cannot be met from the local labour market.
Limitations: Where an individual (prospective or existing employee) 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. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
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