Digital Content Creator

ITV; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading television network in Greater London seeks a skilled Video Content Creator to develop and optimize social video content for various platforms. Responsibilities include editing videos, creating engaging thumbnails, and ensuring content aligns with SEO best practices. Ideal candidates are highly organized and possess strong video editing skills, with a passion for optimizing digital content. This role offers a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days in the office, and provides an exciting opportunity to work with influential brands in the television industry.

Qualifications

• Proven video editing skills with experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Confidence in creating social video content in a variety of formats.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and content optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Edit and upload video content for ITV's social video channels.
• Design eye-catching thumbnails and craft engaging metadata.
• Transform long-form content into bite-sized social media videos.

Skills

Video editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media content creation

SEO principles

Communication skills

Job description

Location: White City, London - 3 days a week in the office

The role

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:

• 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.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• 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.

Other things we’re looking for (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.