Digital Content Creator

ITV Consumer Limited 2024; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading television company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Social Video Content Creator to manage and optimize video content for YouTube and other platforms. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in video editing and a keen interest in social media trends. Key responsibilities include editing and uploading video content, designing thumbnails, and tracking video performance. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of social video strategy while ensuring engaging content reaches a wide audience.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Annual bonus opportunity

Competitive pension contribution

Wellbeing and volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven video editing skills with experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Confidence in creating social video content across various formats.
• In-depth knowledge of YouTube and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Edit and upload video content for ITV's social media channels.
• Design thumbnails and craft engaging metadata.
• Track and log video content.
• Collaborate with the team to create engaging posts.

Skills

Video editing

Content creation for social media

SEO principles

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic design for thumbnails

Job description

Overview

This exciting role offers a unique chance to develop your skills in creating, managing and optimising social video content for YouTube and other digital platforms. You'll be working with some of the biggest brands in television, ensuring video content is effectively re-packaged and presented to online audiences. This includes creating eye-catching thumbnails, crafting compelling metadata and managing the posting process across YouTube and other platforms. We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you have a strong understanding of video editing, SEO principles and a love for television, this is the perfect opportunity to leverage your skills and help shape the future of ITV's social video strategy! This role is integral to increasing ITV's exposure across YouTube, social media and the global AVOD market, so having a keen interest in these areas would be highly beneficial. The role will entail but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Edit and upload video content for ITV's social video channels.
• Design eye-catching thumbnails and craft engaging metadata that are tailored to each platform.
• Track and log video content, maintaining accurate records for content management.
• Work collaboratively with the team to create engaging social media posts promoting long‑form content.
• Schedule YouTube and social video content according to best practices.
• Assist the Digital Channels Manager in identifying content priorities and scheduling.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and stay updated on social media trends.
• Transform long‑form content into bite‑sized social media videos, tailoring them for maximum engagement across platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven video editing skills with experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Confidence in creating social video content in a variety of formats.
• Possess in‑depth knowledge of YouTube and social media platforms, including the advanced back‑end functionalities, to help optimise channel and content performance.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and content optimisation.
• Ability to create engaging and eye‑catching thumbnails and graphics.

Key Criteria

• Knowledge or an interest in ITV's shows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Competitive pension contribution.
• Save as you earn – with an opportunity to buy ITV shares.
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life.

More About our benefits

What is the magic of ITV? It starts with a simple love of television. Watching it, creating it, talking about it. Whether it's daytime or primetime, for downtime or anytime. We're inspired by our audiences. Who helps shape what we make. Standing shoulder to shoulder with them. Because what matters to them, matters to us. Starting conversations. Winning hearts. Changing minds and sometimes even society itself. Big or small, what we make makes an impact.