Content Director

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Birmingham-based creative agency is seeking an experienced Content Director to lead the content function and creative output. This senior, hands-on role blends strategic thinking with content creation and team leadership. Responsibilities include setting content direction, overseeing multi-platform content delivery, and mentoring the team. Ideal candidates should have strong video production skills, an understanding of platform trends, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This role promotes a dynamic content vision and high-impact storytelling.

Qualifications

• Strong video production and editing skills using CapCut or Premiere Pro.
• Excellent understanding of content trends across various platforms.
• Ability to lead and mentor a creative team.

Responsibilities

• Set and evolve the agency’s content and creative direction.
• Lead ideation and oversee content across all client platforms.
• Mentor and manage content creators and interns.

Skills

Video production

Editing skills

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Creative problem-solving

Strong communication

Organised and reliable

Tools

CapCut

Premiere Pro

Analytics tools

Project management tools

Job description

A Birmingham-based creative and social media agency is seeking an experienced Content Director to lead its content function and creative output. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to someone who blends strategic thinking with active content creation and team leadership.

You’ll be responsible for shaping the agency’s content vision while remaining closely involved in day-to-day production. Working across multiple platforms and client accounts, you’ll inspire the creative team, elevate standards, and ensure consistently high-quality, impactful content.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and evolve the agency’s overall content and creative direction
• Own the end-to-end delivery of content across all client platforms
• Lead ideation and concept development for client and agency campaigns
• Oversee content creation across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other relevant platforms
• Review and approve content to ensure alignment with strategy, brand tone, and platform best practice
• Stay up to date with social trends and emerging formats, feeding insights into team development and content planning
• Remain actively involved in hands-on content creation, including filming, editing, and trend execution
• Attend and direct key client shoots, both in-studio and on-location
• Support editing on priority campaigns and assist with upskilling the content team
• Mentor and manage content creators, freelancers, and interns
• Allocate work based on strengths, skill sets, and platform expertise
• Set clear standards, expectations, and performance measures for the content function
• Run creative reviews, brainstorming sessions, and regular development check-ins
• Collaborate closely with client services to align content with campaign and retainer objectives
• Contribute to content strategy using performance insights and creative thinking

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong video production and editing skills (CapCut, Premiere Pro, or similar)
• Excellent understanding of platform-specific content and trends (TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Team leadership and mentoring abilities
• Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving
• Strong communication and presentation skills (internal and client-facing)
• Organised, reliable, and comfortable working to tight deadlines
• Experience managing or working with freelancers and interns
• Comfortable using analytics and project management tools