Social Content Creator

HR GO Recruitment; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a highly creative Social Content Creator passionate about mobile-first, short-form video content. The ideal candidate will plan, shoot, and edit engaging videos for TikTok and Instagram, manage posting schedules, and interact with communities. Experience with short-form social video creation and familiarity with platforms like TikTok are required. This hybrid role necessitates regular in-person shoot days in the UK. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years' experience in social content creation.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creativity and growth.
• Proven experience producing short-form video content.

Responsibilities

• Plan, shoot, and edit short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Manage posting schedules across TikTok and Instagram for multiple brands.
• Research and engage with micro-influencers aligned with each brand.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Video editing

Community engagement

Trend adaptation

Tools

CapCut Pro

iPhone

Job description

Salary: £25,000-£28,000 (DOE)
Employment Type: Full‑time
Location: Hybrid (regular in‑person shoot days required)

We're seeking a highly creative Social Content Creator with a passion for mobile‑first, short‑form video. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role ideal for someone who lives and breathes TikTok, Reels, and platform‑native storytelling.

You'll be responsible for keeping several consumer brands fresh, consistent, and engaging through regular filming, editing, posting, and community interaction. If you're confident behind (and occasionally in front of) the camera and enjoy bringing concepts to life with strong hooks and trend‑led execution, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation (≈70%)

• Plan, shoot, and edit short‑form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Film primarily using iPhone and edit using CapCut Pro or in‑app toolsli>
• Lead and participate in weekly shoot days capturing behind‑the‑scenes, lifestyle, trend‑based, and reactive content.
• Appear on camera when needed for product demos, unboxings, trend content, and community‑style clips.
• Quickly identify and adapt emerging trends, sounds, and formats to suit brand identity.
• Produce high‑paced, engaging edits with strong hooks and platform‑native styling.

Social Media Management (≈20%)

• Manage posting schedules across TikTok and Instagram for multiple brands.
• Maintain an organised content calendar and manage workload independently.
• Ensure consistent brand tone, visuals, and messaging across all content.
• Post daily Instagram Stories, including polls, Q&A, UGC shares, and behind‑the‑scenes updates.
• Engage with community comments and DMs in an on‑brand voice.

Influencer & UGC Support (≈10%)

• Research and engage with micro‑influencers and creators aligned with each brand.
• Coordinate product seeding and follow‑ups.
• Organise and manage UGC assets for both organic and paid campaigns.

About You

• You have a strong portfolio showcasing growth, creativity, and understanding of short‑form platforms (personal or professional).
• Confident editing vertical video, especially in CapCut Pro.
• Deep understanding of TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook - including hooks, SEO, and evolving algorithm trends.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple brand styles simultaneously.
• Collaborative, but also confident managing your own workflow.
• Comfortable being on camera when required.

Requirements

• 1-2+ years' experience in social content creation (personal platforms accepted with strong performance).
• Proven experience producing short‑form social video content.
• Strong understanding of brand aesthetics, tone, and audience engagement strategies.
• UK‑based and able to attend regular in‑person shoot days.
• Able to flex content style across different brands and audiences.