Content Creator

Performance Communications; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency based in Kingston upon Thames is looking for a creative individual passionate about content creation for automotive and motorcycle brands. This hands-on role involves planning, filming, and editing dynamic social media content across various platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Candidates should possess strong filming and editing skills, a genuine interest in automotive culture, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work arrangements are available, combining office and remote work.

Benefits

Employee owned bonus schemes

Private healthcare

28 days holiday

Hybrid and flexible working

£250 wellbeing allowance

4:30pm Friday finishes

Personal and team social budgets

Recognition awards

Breakfast on office days

Company-wide social events

Cycle to Work scheme

Dog-friendly office

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a content creator in a social media role.
• Strong hands-on filming and editing skills.
• Experience with content for automotive brands.

Responsibilities

• Support development of social content plans and calendars.
• Plan and execute on-location shoots.
• Edit short-form social videos optimized for each platform.

Skills

Filming skills

Editing skills

Social media knowledge

Organizational skills

Interest in automotive culture

Tools

CapCut

Premiere Pro

Final Cut

After Effects

Job description

About us

We're Performance Communications — proudly employee‑owned, one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and the UK’s leading specialist agency in Automotive, Technology & Sports Brand Comms. We’re 60 strong, creatively driven, and fuelled by a passion for storytelling that actually moves the needle for our clients.

Whether it’s dreaming up big campaign ideas, unlocking media opportunities, building influencer buzz, or crafting stories that stand out on social — no two days here are ever the same.

We’re based in Kingston upon Thames and work hybrid: three days in‑office, two from home.

What we’re looking for

If you’re passionate about content creation, love all things automotive and motorcycle and want to have the opportunity to help tell the stories of some big name brands, this could be the role for you!

This is a hands‑on creative position focused on planning, filming and editing content for automotive and motorcycle brands across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Facebook. You’ll work closely with account managers, creatives and clients to deliver social‑first content that performs, engages and looks great.

• A self‑starter who’s comfortable being on shoots and getting stuck in
• Someone equally happy behind the camera and in the edit
• A creative thinker who understands how people actually consume content on social
• Calm under pressure and comfortable working in fast‑paced environments

Key responsibilities

Content Planning & Strategy

• Support the development of social content plans and calendars for automotive and motorcycle clients
• Contribute creative ideas aligned to platform trends, brand tone of voice and performance insights
• Help translate wider campaign objectives into practical, shootable social content

Content Creation

• Plan and execute on‑location shoots, including events, track days, launches and studio shoots
• Film high‑quality video content featuring cars and motorcycles
• Confidently capture content using smartphones, cameras and basic audio equipment
• Direct talent where required to achieve natural, authentic and engaging footage
• Experience creating trend‑based content and a strong finger on the pulse of the social media landscape

Editing & Post‑Production

• Edit short‑form social video optimised for each platform (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
• Add captions, graphics, music and basic motion elements where appropriate
• Ensure content is delivered on time, on brand and formatted correctly for each channel

Performance & Optimisation

• Support reporting by reviewing content performance and identifying learnings
• Use insights to continuously improve creative output and engagement

Skills & experience required

Essential:

• Proven experience in a social media or content creator role, ideally within an agency environment
• Strong hands‑on filming and editing skills for social platforms
• Experience creating content for cars, motorcycles or automotive lifestyle brands
• Confident using editing tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, After Effects or similar
• Excellent understanding of TikTok, Instagram Reels and short‑form video trends
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once
• A genuine interest in cars, bikes, motorsport or automotive culture
• Experience filming fast‑moving subjects
• Basic knowledge of social media analytics and performance metrics
• Photography skills are a bonus

Why work with us

As an employee owned business you become part of a bold, creative agency where your voice matters, your growth is nurtured, and your wellbeing is genuinely supported.

Perks & Benefits

• Employee owned bonus schemes
• Private healthcare
• 28 days holiday
• Hybrid and flexible working
• £250 wellbeing allowance
• 4:30pm Friday finishes
• Personal and team social budgets
• Recognition awards
• Breakfast on office days
• Company‑wide social events (legendary summer and Christmas parties)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dog‑friendly office
• Ongoing training & development

Our values

We’re a dickhead‑free zone: We’re a kind and compassionate bunch. We’re not about egos. It’s team first, and we want to work with like‑minded people.

We take the initiative: Proactivity and curiosity make great communicators, which is why we’re always on the front foot.

We relish a challenge: Ground‑breaking work isn’t easy. If it were, everyone would be doing it.

We take pride in nurturing talent: Show the application and drive, and we’ll support you every step of the way.

We want people to be themselves: Everyone is different. We believe you get the best out of people when they can be who they want to be.

We do cool shit: We get a kick out of doing stuff that gets noticed.