Brand Storyteller & Video Content Lead

Frontiers Media SA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra wellbeing days

Paid volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Frontiers Learning Hub

Job summary

Frontiers is seeking a Brand Content Specialist to craft compelling, human-centered narratives across video, web, social, email, and other digital channels. You’ll translate complex ideas into clear stories, align with our brand voice, and collaborate with in-house teams to guide content from concept to delivery.

You’ll also refine campaigns, repurpose content for multiple audiences, and drive brand consistency across global teams using Jira and other tools.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in content creation, copywriting, brand marketing, communications, or a similar role.
• Strong copywriting, scriptwriting, and editorial skills, with the ability to turn complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives.
• Demonstrated experience developing and briefing video content, particularly talking-head, interview, or first-person storytelling, from concept and scripting through to production.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating relevant copywriting, video storytelling, brand content, and/or multimedia campaign work.
• Experience collaborating with creative teams and briefing designers, videographers, video editors, or motion designers to deliver content from concept through final execution.
• Strong understanding of brand storytelling and content strategy, with excellent attention to tone, messaging, consistency, and audience needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to coach and support non-professional on-camera contributors such as executives, authors, researchers, and employees.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines effectively.
• Experience using Jira or similar project management and workflow tools.
• Familiarity with CMS, email marketing, social media, or other digital content platforms is an advantage.
• Familiarity with video editing, teleprompter, or other tools supporting on-camera content production is an advantage.
• Familiarity with AI-powered content and productivity tools is an advantage, with an interest in using technology to improve content workflows.
• Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Media Production, English, or a related field is preferred, although relevant practical experience will also be considered.
• Experience in open access publishing, academia, scientific communications, or mission-driven organizations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear, engaging video briefs and scripts that guide in-house production teams in creating brand-aligned talking-head and first-person content.
• Source, edit, and refine testimonials, success stories, and other content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with Frontiers' brand voice.
• Identify and prepare on-camera contributors, including team members, executives, editors, authors, and researchers, coaching them to deliver authentic and engaging first-person stories.
• Act as the primary content partner for the in-house Motion Design team, briefing and guiding creative execution from concept through final delivery.
• Create engaging, brand-aligned content across web, social media, email, video, and internal channels.
• Write and edit compelling copy for campaigns, landing pages, content assets, taglines, and marketing materials while maintaining a consistent Frontiers brand voice.
• Repurpose and adapt existing content and video assets for different audiences, channels, and formats, extending the reach and value of key content.
• Develop brand toolkits, guidance, and training materials to help internal teams apply Frontiers' messaging and brand consistently.
• Manage content requests and tickets through Jira, prioritizing work and coordinating delivery with relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Communications, Brand, Digital Marketing, Publishing Development, Editorial, Creative, and Motion Design teams to deliver integrated content projects.
• Coordinate and provide creative direction to videographers, motion designers, freelancers, and other external production partners on assigned projects.
• Monitor content and digital trends and contribute ideas that improve audience engagement and the effectiveness of Frontiers' brand storytelling.
• Contribute to evolving brand playbooks, content processes, and best practices, helping teams create consistent, high-quality content efficiently.

Skills

Copywriting

Scriptwriting

Editorial skills

Video storytelling

Brand content

Content strategy

Communication

Project management

Brand marketing

Storytelling

On-camera coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Media Production, English

Tools

Jira

CMS

Video editing

Teleprompter

AI-powered tools

Job description

Frontiers is seeking a Brand Content Specialist to craft compelling, human-centered narratives across video, web, social, email, and other digital channels. You’ll translate complex ideas into clear stories, align with our brand voice, and collaborate with in-house teams to guide content from concept to delivery.

You’ll also refine campaigns, repurpose content for multiple audiences, and drive brand consistency across global teams using Jira and other tools.