Content Creator

McCann London; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Content Creator

Hybrid working at McCann Content Studios in Bishopsgate

Permanent role

Are you a creative self-starter with the ability to concept, shoot (on mobile) and edit engaging social content? Are you looking for an opportunity to set the pace for the entire industry, working with some of the biggest brands on social? Are you obsessed with trends, culture and entertainment and good at thinking on your feet and coming up with ideas that are unexpected and exciting? If so, we would love you to join our talented team of socially minded individuals to become our ultimate storyteller, director, editor and star of our brands' social content.

At McCann Content Studios, you will be the magic behind viral TikTok videos, captivating Instagram Stories and the memes that internet culture craves. You're all about ownership, accountability and an unwavering passion for collaborative creativity, ensuring our content ignites and builds vibrant online communities.

About Us

McCann Content Studios (MCS) is a new to market concept introduced by world-leading advertising Agency McCann. McCann Content Studios is a global centre for social and creator capabilities. Aiming to simplify the process for clients working on social and creator-led campaigns, this new studio offers creative services, audience development, creator partnerships, and performance measurement -- combining full-service social and creator strategy and execution into a single entity.

This role is within the Social/Creative arm of McCann Content Studios (based at 135 Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street), the team are culturally curious and innovative, delivering Global creative marketing solutions at scale. As a collaborative team we work from the office three days a week, and this will be a requirement of the Content Creator. We are on a mission to create work which drives purpose, passion and results, building communities through content.

The role and purpose

You will be responsible for creating always on content for clients, as well as supporting our creative team with concepts and mock-ups for creative presentations. You'll spend most of your time capturing the content you come up with and will be given a budget for props and equipment such as lighting, tripod, gimble, etc.

You will be comfortable appearing on camera when the content demands and have an infectious attitude that gets the whole team involved in your content aspirations. You'll be a very proactive person, with a passion for responding to culture and trends, and you will bring a good sense of humour to content, with the ability to create content that is funny and engaging whilst delivering on brand messaging and objectives. This is an exciting role and a first for McCann London, so we really want you to have the ambition to make it your own.

Please note that there will be a focus on one sole account for this role, although there might be the need to cover other accounts as & when.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Craft visually captivating and audience-engaging content
• Keep your finger on the pulse of platform tools and adapt content accordingly
• Embrace fast-paced teamwork, seize trending moments, and foster a proactive attitude toward content creation
• Collaborate closely with the creative team to bring concepts to life

Skills And Behaviours

• Able to shoot content on iPhone with a good eye for storytelling, composition and opportunities for engagement
• Proficient with tools such as CapCut, Premiere, Final Cut
• Proficiency in wielding creative tools and platforms, from Adobe Creative Suite to Canva and anything new that the ad-tech/production-tech world throws our way
• Daily social media enthusiast, creating and curating content on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and/or YouTube
• Boast a strong online presence with a track record of crafting engaging content
• Fluent in the distinct content styles of various social media platforms
• Able to be briefed directly to support creative development and execution
• Comfortable on and off camera
• Passionate about trendspotting and culture
• Good sense of humour and ability to write and create entertaining, innovative and engaging content
• Proficient in copywriting, design, photography or illustration (not a pre-requisite, but nice to have)
• Comfortable adapting tone of voice and style to suit different brands and audiences

Minimum Requirements

• Experience and happy to shoot with an iPhone
• Ability to take content through to edit stage and use Premiere & Final Cut Pro
• Solid commercial experience in creating social media content
• Commercial experience in working with well-known brands
• Happy to work on one sole account

A Bit About The Perks Of The Job

As well as the more standard benefits of holiday, pension, private medical insurance, life assurance and group income protection we offer:

• Three 'Time Well Taken' days throughout the year where we switch off collectively.
• A hybrid way of working with 3 days a week in the office
• Subsidised on-site massages, haircuts and manicures as well as cuddles from furry friends (we're a dog friendly office)
• Free onsite breakfast, snacks and drinks with regular 'Lounge Nights' in the office rooftop social space
• Lots of tools to help us grow from SPARK (our internal L&D platform) to LinkedIn Learning, as well as external opportunities with NABS, WACL and the IPA, amongst others
• Your birthday off - because who wants to work on their birthday?
• A tree planted in your name for every year you celebrate your McCanniversary
• A Cycle to Work scheme and facilities including showers and hair styling appliances (no helmet hair round here)
• Discounts with partners such as Eataly, Merlin and cinemas as well as access to independent financial advice

No recruitment partners on this occasion thank you

We know different people have different needs. We want our interview process to bring out the best in you, and we know that will only happen if you're feeling comfortable and able to put all your efforts into it without distractions, so please do let us know should you require any additional assistance or support during the process.

McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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