Skills and experience required for this role:

• Highly skilled and knowledgeable in Adobe Premier Pro
• Experience of using Adobe After Effects
• Proficient use of Adobe Photoshop and associated applications
• Strong knowledge of the post-production process which include reviewing footage, editorial decisions, colour and audio finishing, and final editing
• A flair for visual communication and a strong eye for design, image and video
• Excellent inter-personal skills, with the ability to communicate and inspire confidence in staff
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streams to strict deadlines
• Strong team-working skills both internally with colleagues, and externally with partners and third-party contractors such as equipment hire and freelance support
• Confident in working independently and self-directed
• A full understanding of creative, video and digital processes
• Experience of producing content for different social media platforms
• Knowledge of the latest trends on social media
• Good understanding of how to deliver news and PR on social media via video
• Excellent understanding of how to create video content to support internal communications
• A portfolio that demonstrates experience and skills
• A full UK driving licence

Any of the following skills would be preferable:

• Experience of ‘Exterity’ TV screen software
• Knowledge of graphic design principles
• Being aware of industry issues and trends, particularly in regard to accessibility, usability and emerging technologies
• Constantly seeking to develop yourself by learning new technologies and keeping abreast of the market’s development
• Comfortable advising and supporting team members around multimedia production, positioning yourself as a digital specialist
• Comfortable delivering projects within budget

Special conditions

• Some travel required, mainly within the West Midlands region

• May be required on occasions to work outside normal working hours, according to operational requirements

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions.  As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.  

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

"Diversity and Inclusion Vision:  Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities"