Content Manager

British Esports Federation; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An esports organisation is seeking a Content Manager to create engaging multimedia content that captures their story and supports various business units. This role involves photography, video production, and graphic design, working closely with the Commercial team to align with brand guidelines. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and experienced in managing multiple projects while producing high-quality content for social media and marketing campaigns. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation during a pivotal time.

Benefits

Dynamic creative role

Opportunities for team collaboration

Supportive environment for creativity

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a content creator with a strong portfolio.
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop and Premiere.
• Strong understanding of content for social media.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality photography and video for various events.
• Produce marketing materials for print and digital distribution.
• Collaborate with the Social Media Manager on content integration.

Skills

Photography

Video production

Graphic design

Social media strategy

Project management

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Camera equipment

Lighting and audio equipment

Job description

Overview

British Esports is entering a transformative period of growth. With the recent announcement of IDEG, the International Defence Esports Games, the opening of our world class Arena in 2026, and our education activities increasing, the demand for high quality, engaging, and creative content has never been higher.

We are seeking a Content Manager who is first and foremost a creator. Someone who can capture powerful photography, produce compelling video, deliver polished design work, and bring our organisation’s activities to life through a wide variety of media. This role will be central to how we tell our story across multiple business units, including British Esports Federation, the National Esports Performance Campus, The Place, and The Arena.

This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, and is adept at managing a busy workload. Whether producing brochures, documenting events, creating commercial materials, shooting interviews, flying the drone, or producing short and long form video for digital channels, the Content Manager will have the opportunity to work across a broad and fulfilling creative landscape.

It is an ideal opportunity for a driven self-starter who wants to contribute to a growing organisation during a very exciting chapter.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation and Production

• Capture high quality photography and video to document events, activities, commercial opportunities, reviews and daily operations.
• Film interviews, features, promotional content, podcasts, and community pieces, ensuring polished on-brand output.
• Operate cameras, lighting, audio equipment, and the organisation’s drone safely and confidently.
• Edit photography and video using Adobe Creative Cloud to produce assets suitable for social media, websites, printed materials, and event collateral.
• Produce marketing materials such as brochures, esports competition graphics, presentations, and commercial content for print and digital distribution.

Brand and Creative Delivery

• Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines for British Esports Federation, NEPC, The Place, and The Arena.
• Adapt tone, style, and visual approach for different audiences, channels, and business units.
• Maintain visual consistency and uphold high production standards across all content types.

Social Media Integration and Collaboration

• Work closely with the Social Media Manager to develop assets that support the social calendar, paid & organic campaigns.
• Understand how content translates to social platforms including formats, pacing, aspect ratios, and trends.

Partner and External Collaboration

• Collaborate with external partners, sponsors, and stakeholders to produce content for email campaigns, partner activations, and co-branded initiatives.
• Ensure all partner output meets brand standards, contractual requirements, and visual guidelines.
• Capture materials required for partner deliverables and ensure timely delivery.

Creative Development and Innovation

• Stay current with new tools, techniques, equipment, and creative trends.
• Explore emerging formats and approaches to elevate the organisation’s content output.
• Bring forward ideas, concepts, and storylines that support both commercial goals and community engagement.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a content creator with a strong portfolio of photography, video, and design work.
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Premiere, and InDesign.
• Confident operating cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Strong understanding of how content supports social media strategy including formats, tone, and optimisation.
• Ability to consistently produce on brand content and maintain consistent visual standards.
• Capable of identifying content needs early and producing required assets to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working with external partners and delivering content for email marketing and partner activations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident engaging with people on camera, directing contributors, and capturing authentic moments.
• Collaborative mindset with an ability to work closely with the Social Media Manager and the broader Commercial team.

Desirable

• Experience in a high-paced agency or commercial environment with an interest in esports, education, event promotions or property marketing.
• Knowledge of streaming setups and live production workflows.
• Drone pilot certification or experience flying drones confidently and creatively.
• Comfortable appearing in photography and video content where appropriate.
• Experience producing educational, commercial, or community focused content.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, varied, and hands on creative role with opportunities to produce fresh content across multiple mediums.
• A chance to shape how British Esports tells its story across major events, education initiatives, commercial activity, and international activations.
• The opportunity to join a growing Commercial team during a pivotal period for the organisation.
• A role which encourages teamworking, creativity, and involvement in everything from brochure design to live event capture and broadcast.
• A supportive and forward-thinking environment that values creativity, ambition, and proactive thinking.

Location: British Esports Federation, Sunniside, Sunderland

Reports to: Commercial Vice President