Digital Content Creator

Headway Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a creative Digital Content Creator to join the marketing team. This hybrid role focuses on video production for various platforms and offers room for experimentation. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in video editing and a solid understanding of social media, along with the ability to create engaging content. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

25 days paid holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in video production and editing with portfolio.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, script, shoot, and edit video content for various platforms.
• Create or repurpose content into engaging formats for social media.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on creative content ideas.

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Social media proficiency

Graphic design

Copywriting

Creative mindset

Education

Relevant degree or strong portfolio

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

CapCut

Job description

Overview

Digital Content Creator
Location: Hybrid - office based in Leeds, LS13
Job Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday 9.00-5.00
GBP25,000 - GBP32,000 DOE

I'm recruiting on behalf of my client for an exciting Digital Content Creator opportunity. My client is one of the UK market leaders within the test and measurement instrumentation industry. Trading since 2005, they specialise in sales, calibration, training, and hire of test equipment across sectors such as electrical, gas/HVAC, surveying, utilities and more. They work in close partnership with world-renowned manufacturers, supplying a wide range of customers from independent tradespeople to some of the largest organisations in the UK.

About the Role

We're looking for a creative and driven Digital Content Creator with a strong focus on video production to join the marketing team. You\'ll be responsible for planning, producing, and editing engaging video content - tailored for social media platforms, YouTube, websites, and blogs - as well as contributing to the wider marketing output through graphics and other content creation. Your work will help connect with the audience, grow brand awareness, and drive engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, script, shoot, and edit video content for social media channels, website, YouTube, and blogs.
• Create or repurpose content into short-form clips, teasers, graphics or reels for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other platforms.
• Work within the marketing team to develop creative content ideas aligned with campaigns / brand goals and publish them once completed.
• Capture and edit behind-the-scenes content, tutorials, product explainers, and promotional videos.
• Ensure all content is optimised for each platform (e.g., aspect ratio, captions, metadata, SEO tags).
• Stay up to date with content trends, platform updates, and emerging formats.
• Support the wider content strategy by contributing visuals, graphics, and occasional blog content to complement videos.

Requirements

• Proven experience in video production and editing (portfolio, showreel or examples required).
• Proficiency with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or similar).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook).
• Ability to create concepts, script, storyboard and plan shoots independently.
• Solid graphic design ability, able to elevate your videos or create graphical content.
• Good copywriting skills for video descriptions, titles, and supporting blog posts or social media posts.
• Creative mindset with an eye for detail, pacing, and audience engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Please note: My client will also consider a graduate with knowledge of the above requirements and a strong portfolio or demonstrable experience.

Nice to Have

• SEO knowledge for YouTube and blogs.
• Familiarity with livestreaming or podcast production.
• Photography skills.
• Understanding use of AI tools for ideas and copywriting tasks (ChatGPT or similar).

What We Offer

• A creative Digital Content Creator role with room for experimentation and growth.
• Opportunity to shape the brand\'s voice and content strategy.
• Hybrid working option (team works from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays).
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Additional Benefits

• GBP25,000 - GBP32,000 DOE
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• 25 days paid holidays per annum + bank holidays (with added days for long serving staff)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Healthcare cash plan