Content Creator

Zeal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital agency in Leeds is seeking a passionate Content Creator to develop engaging social media content. The role involves crafting compelling posts, managing content calendars, and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates should have creativity, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with editing tools. This opportunity offers 25 days of holiday, flexible working hours, and a supportive culture that values personal growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Work From Anywhere days

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Regular socials and celebrations

Qualifications

• Passion for social media and its platforms.
• Ability to produce and edit engaging social content.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content tailored for social platforms.
• Develop organic content calendars and brainstorm concepts.
• Evaluate content performance against client KPIs.

Skills

Creative production

Social media knowledge

Writing and communication

Editing tools (Canva, Photoshop)

Community management

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

This is an exciting role suited for a talented individual seeking to combine their passion for social media and Content Marketing.

Our Content Creator role is instrumental in delivering engaging content for our clients on social media platforms and beyond.

This role will involve…

Creating thumb-stopping content

• Producing engaging social content across static design, photography, video, stories, reels, TikToks, and motion graphics.
• Giving clear creative direction on asset requirements and advising on the best format for each platform.
• Collaborating with our brand strategists to deliver creative ideas, campaign themes, and social-led activations.

Idea generation & trend spotting

• Bringing proactive ideas to the table — new formats, social trends, hooks, challenges, memes and culturally relevant content.
• Staying ahead of platform updates, algorithm changes, emerging creators, and best practices.
• Using insights to shape content that feels modern, relevant and native to each channel.

Social planning & community support

• Developing organic content calendars, brainstorm campaign concepts, and lead on
  content rollout.
• Supporting with community management where required, tracking conversations and working alongside Client Services on replies and escalations.

Copywriting across channels

• Writing social posts, campaign messaging and community responses.
• Crafting compelling hooks, CTAs and brand-aligned tone of voice.

Photoshoots & production

• Helping plan, assist or lead small-scale content shoots.
• Working with designers, photographers and clients to ensure shot lists and creative direction are clear and delivered.

Performance & reporting

• Evaluating organic performance in line with client KPIs, highlighting what’s working and making recommendations for future content.

Publishing & platform management

• Scheduling and uploading content across social platforms and client websites.
• Managing tight deadlines, prioritising your workload, and keeping projects moving.

What we’re looking for

• A passion for social media and the various platforms on offer.
• A creative individual who can produce and edit social content – including stills, graphics, videos, stories and reels.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with editing tools such as Canva, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.
• Well presented, confident speaking, hardworking and extremely organised.

Interested?

We’re a Leeds-based digital agency with a simple mission: to make digital feel human. That means no jargon, no egos — just brilliant people doing great work and enjoying the ride together.

At Zeal, you’ll find an open, supportive culture where your ideas are valued and your growth matters. You’ll work on exciting projects with ambitious clients, surrounded by a team that’s passionate about making a difference.

• Hybrid working (Leeds HQ 3 days a week, WFH option on Mondays & Fridays).
• Flexitime — with core hours of 10am–3pm.
• Private medical insurance & wellbeing support
• “Work From Anywhere” days to use each year.
• Zeal Bucket List: to fuel your personal growth outside of work.
• Regular socials and celebrations.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

This will be a challenging but truly rewarding role, with plenty of opportunities for progression. To apply, get in touch and show us your passion for content creation!

Send us your CV, a covering letter introducing yourself, and let’s chat!

Note to recruiters: We’re not currently looking for any assistance with fulfilling this role. Thanks for your interest though.

Why work at Zeal?

Check out our Careers page and search for #LifeAtZeal on the usual social channels to see what we’re all about!