Content Research Manager (Social Video)

Pubitygroup; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pubity Group is seeking a Content Research Manager to spearhead the sourcing and acquisition of UGC video content for its platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in content licensing, a keen understanding of social media trends, and strong communication skills. This role involves overseeing junior editors and ensuring scalable workflows in a fast-paced environment, all while fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

Annual skills development budget

Opportunity to work in a fast-growing social media business

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in content licensing and social publishing.
• Exceptional understanding of Facebook video content and audience preferences.
• Strong communicator capable of securing content rights quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discovery, rights clearance, and editorial packaging of UGC video content.
• Manage outreach to content owners and maintain high conversion rates.
• Compile daily and weekly performance reports on acquired content.

Skills

Content Licensing

Social Publishing

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Meta Business Suite

Job description

Job Title:Content Research Manager

Department:Social Video

Location:London, UK (Hybrid)


About Pubity Group

PubityGroup is the world’s largest Gen-Z social publisher, with over150 million followersandbillions of monthly viewsacross Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat.Our brands–includingPubityandMemezar–define what’s trending, from breaking news toviral moments.

We create, acquire, and publish highly engaging content across a wide range of verticals,reaching a global audience with stories that matter to youth culture. As we continue scalingour social operations, we’re looking for aContent Research Managerto lead the discoveryand acquisition of high-performing UGC content for our Facebook brands.

The Role

As aContent Research Manager, you will oversee the sourcing, licensing, and editorialmanagement of UGC content acrossPubity Group’s Facebook pages. You’ll lead contentacquisition workflows, liaise directly with creators, ensure all IP usage is fully cleared andcompliant, and play a key role in shaping what gets posted across our most high-performingpages.

This is a strategic and operational role—perfect for someone with deep platform experience,excellent communication skills, and a sharp eye for high-engagement video content. You’llalso support theSocial Video Managerby overseeing junior editors and optimising internalprocesses to ensure scalable, rights-safe content workflows.Key Responsibilities

•Lead the discovery, rights clearance, and editorial packagingof high-impact UGCvideo content for all Facebook channels

•Manage direct outreach to content owners and maintain a high response andconversion rate across global contributors

•Ensure all content is legally cleared,with thorough copyright, IP, and usage rightsconfirmed, in line with internal protocols

•Supervise day-to-day tasks of junior team members and support team development

•Use editorial judgement to identify content that aligns with brand tone, audienceinterests, and platform performance trends

•Collaborate with the internal video editing team bystoryboarding and briefingeditsfor licensed content

•Support and help improve scalable workflows for sourcing, reviewing, tagging, andpublishing approved videos

•Maintain an organised and trackable pipeline of content submissions, rights requests,and usage records

•Compile daily and weekly performance reports on acquired content, includingengagement data, conversions, and KPIs

•Stay up to date with platform trends, Facebook best practices, and compliance risksacross international publishing markets

What We’re Looking For

•3+ years of experience in content licensing, social publishing, rights acquisition, orUGC video editorial

•Exceptional understanding ofFacebook video content, platformstandards, andaudience preferences

•Proven understanding ofcopyright, fair use, and content licensing frameworks,particularly in digital media

•Strong communicator across email, phone, and messaging platforms—capable ofsecuring content rights quickly and clearly

•Team leadership qualities with experience delegating tasks, mentoring, and helpingstructure effective workflows

•Highly organised with experience using performance tools and editorial trackers

•Editorially sharp—able to spot and act on content that will perform across multipleaudience types

•Confident briefing creative teams and giving clear feedback

•Comfortable in a high-output, reactive publishing environment

•Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and MetaBusiness Suite

Desirable Skills:

•Experience storyboarding UGC content for social video editors

•Familiarity with international copyright nuances and digital media compliance

•A keen eye for what’s trending across platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, andReddit
What We Offer:

•Competitive salary + bonus

•Annual skills development budget

•Opportunity to work within a fast-scaling, culture-shaping social media business

•Collaborative, high-growth environment with space to lead and innovate

At Pubity Group, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.