Social Content Creator

JD Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retail company is looking for a Social Content Creator in Manchester. In this role, you will produce engaging social media content, adapt assets for campaigns, and collaborate with the in-house team to enhance our social media presence. The ideal candidate has proven experience in video and photo production, a passion for fashion, and is up-to-date with current social media trends. Join a creative and fast-paced environment where innovation is key.

Qualifications

• Proficient in end-to-end video and photo production focused on social media content.
• Experienced with production equipment and techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce video, photography, and motion content for social media.
• Create and adapt content for paid social campaigns.
• Work closely with the in-house team to develop concepts.

Skills

Video production

Photo production

Social media content production

Organisational skills

Creative problem solving

Tools

Cap-cut

Premiere Pro

AfterEffects

Photoshop

Davinci

Job description

Social Content Creator

Reporting in to: Lead Content Creator

Responsible for: Social Content Creation

Department: JD Studio

Location: The Sharp Project Manchester

Role Overview

As a Social Content Creator, you'll support the day-to-day production requirements for JD Sports social channels. This will involve creating social-first content that will engage our target audiences. You will have passion for all things social media, a finger on the pulse of the latest trends and viral content. Building on existing content strategy you will deliver consistently compelling content for our community, aligned to the values, mission and guidelines. You will also play a key role in producing content tailored for paid media campaigns, ensuring assets are optimised for performance across platforms and aligned with campaign objectives.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Produce video, photography, and motion content from concept to final deliverables including but not limited to, Instagram, TikTok and product videos.
• Create and adapt content for paid social campaigns, ensuring assets are optimised for platform specifications, audience engagement, and measurable performance.
• Work closely with the In-house team developing concepts and campaigns, proactively clarify requirements and deliverables.
• Style, prep product, direct talent and conceptualise content ideas.
• Assist the Project Manager with daily project activities.
• Investigate and develop new production methods.
• Ensure all deliverables meet key stakeholder expectations.
• Work to set timelines and budgets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Social & Cultural Understanding

• Be ferociously aware of new trends on social media and in the fashion industry.
• Have an excellent working knowledge relevant talent and social media stars.
• Generate weekly reports on social media trends and present to senior leadership on opportunities.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Proficient in end-to-end video and photo production with a focus on social media content.
• Technically minded: able to use and maintain production equipment.
• Proven experience in social media content production.
• Keen interest in fashion and culture.
• Deep understanding of design, video, photography, and motion workflows.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities, multi-task, meet deadlines and a “can do” attitude.
• A high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is expected.
• Creative problem solver.

Desirable

• Experience with studio lighting equipment and a clear understanding of Capture One.
• Solid understanding of how to deliver Social and Paid Assets using a Camera & IPhone.
• Cap-cut, Premiere Pro, AfterEffects, Black Magic, Dji Mimo, Photoshop, Davinci
• Full UK Driving Licence