Content creator (video & photography) Senior Associate

Financial Conduct Authority; London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Financial Conduct Authority is looking for a Video & Photography Content Creator to join their Communications Directorate. This role involves leading the creation of engaging multimedia content that supports FCA's strategic messaging. You will work collaboratively with both internal teams and external stakeholders to produce high-quality video and photography that communicates effectively to various audiences. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in videography and photography, along with proficient skills in editing with Adobe Creative Suite.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare with Bupa

Non-contributory Pension of at least 8%

Hybrid working option

Life assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Experience in creating high-quality video and photography.
• Proficient in post-production editing including video and photo editing.
• Skilled at developing scripts and storyboards for video production.

Responsibilities

• Lead video and photography content creation for FCA's messaging.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with communication goals.
• Manage all aspects of production from planning to post-production.

Skills

Videography

Photography

Storytelling

Time Management

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Video & Photography Content Creator

Division – Communications Directorate

Department – Marketing, Digital & Events

Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,300 to £46,433 and London from £46,400 to £50,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About the FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA .

This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to grow your expertise in creating, managing, and optimising video and photographic content across websites and social media. You’ll deliver creative assets quickly and effectively for both internal and external audiences.

Highly organised and creative, you will thrive in fast-paced environments and bring strong skills in video production, editing, graphics, and photography to elevate our communications campaigns. As part of our design team, you’ll develop corporate video and photography that supports FCA priorities, driving public confidence and behaviour change. You'll collaborate closely with strategic comms partners and senior leaders—including ExCo—to tailor content for specific audiences and channels, while assessing its impact and effectiveness.

What will you be doing?

• Lead video and photography content creation that brings FCA’s strategic messages to life across internal and external platforms
• Shape creative direction for digital storytelling, producing engaging assets aligned with communication goals
• Collaborate with stakeholders to advise on video best practice, developing clear scripts, storyboards and visual messaging
• Oversee all aspects of production, pre-production planning, filming, post-production editing and visual enhancement
• Capture and edit high-quality photography for diverse channels, maintaining brand consistency and accessibility standards
• Manage equipment and stay current with trends to deliver innovative, polished content while contributing to a high-performing design culture

What will you get from the role?

• Working in a dynamic and busy multi-disciplinary Communications Directorate
• Experience of managing a variety of projects with multiple stakeholders and audiences
• Opportunity to be part of a creative design team
• Learning about all aspects of financial regulation and its significant impact on consumers at a time of rapid change
• Line management experience with two direct reports, both experienced graphic designers

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here )

Minimum

• Experience of creating high quality and effective videography and photography

Essential

• Strong foundation in videography and photography principles, visual composition and storytelling techniques
• Skilled at interpreting creative briefs to produce engaging short-form and long-form content across digital and social platforms
• Experienced in concept development, storyboarding, scripting and editorial planning for corporate video production
• Proficient in post-production editing including video, photo, audio and graphics with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and related tools
• Competent in colour correction, grading, retouching and integrating music, transitions and sound for polished multimedia content
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with confidence to direct advise and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholder levels
• Effective time manager adaptable in fast-paced environments with strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple deadlines
• Proven ability to lead and manage video shoots including equipment setup crew or supplier coordination and logistical problem-solving

Our Values & Diversity
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee are women (4 in 8)

The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, minority ethnic, disabled, and neurodivergent candidates for this role.

Benefits of working at the FCA

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• A non-contributory Pension of at least 8%
• Life assurance
• Income protection

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.

Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCA

Application Support

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Useful Information and Timeline

• This role is graded – Senior Associate - Corporate
• Advert Closing Date: 25th July (please submit your application by July 24th 11:59pm)
• CV Review/Shortlist: 28th July
• Interviews: W/C 4th August

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.

Got a question?

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact [e-mail]

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.