Contract Social Media Content Producer

RedCat Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic media company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Social Media Producer to create high-quality, engaging content across various platforms. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in social media production, particularly in fast-paced news environments. Responsibilities include producing social media cards and videos while engaging with breaking news. This role offers a competitive day rate of £180-£200 with initially a 3-month contract and the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of proven experience in social media production, particularly in news or media.
• Expert-level ability to produce high-quality video and graphic content quickly.
• Experience with UK media standards is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and produce daily high-quality social media content.
• Capture assets for social media cards and video.
• Respond to breaking news with accurate and timely content.
• Optimize and deploy content across Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and TikTok.
• Support national and international media content production.

Skills

Social media production

Video editing

Graphics creation

Trending topics analysis

Fast-paced content delivery

Job description

About the Role

Are you a highly skilled and exceptionally fast-paced Social Media Producer with a passion for daily news, entertainment, and trending content?

Key Responsibilities & Typical Day

This role requires early starts to effectively cover the fast-moving daily news cycle. Your day-to-day responsibilities will typically involve:

• Fast-Paced Production: Pitching and producing a significant daily volume of high-quality, on-brand assets. This output will typically include a combination of 4–5 social media cards or 2 short videos, or a mix of both, tailored to the day’s news cycle.
• Asset Creation: Capturing and processing essential assets, typically including 4–5 picture stills for use in cards or wider content.
• Rapid Response: Demonstrating the ability to immediately “jump on” breaking news, producing accurate, high-quality content under tight deadlines.
• Multi-Platform Delivery: Optimizing and deploying content natively across key platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and TikTok.
• Editorial Prowess: Focusing production efforts on daily news, entertainment, lifestyle topics, and emerging trends.
• Media Support: Assisting in the production of content for both national and international media coverage.
• Brand Experience: Contributing creative assets to support broader brand experiences and content strategy initiatives.

What You’ll Bring (Required Experience)

• Experience: Not less than 2–3 years of proven experience in social media production, specifically within a news, media, or high-volume content environment.
• Skill: Expert-level ability to produce short, snappy video and graphic/card content to a high standard quickly and efficiently.
• Mindset: A strong focus on trending topics, news cycles, and cultural moments.
• Drive: Proven track record of operating effectively in a fast-paced, rapid-turnaround production setting while maintaining excellent quality.
• Details: Experience working with UK media standards is highly desirable.

Contract Details

• Start Date: Early 2026
• Duration: Initially a 3 month contract with a possible extension
• Working Pattern: 5 Days Per Week
• Compensation: Competitive day rate of £180 – £200.

If you are a high-performing producer ready to take on a key role in a fast-moving, collaborative media environment, we encourage you to apply!