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Social Media Content Maker and Video Editor (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

We Are Social

London

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading global creative agency seeks a passionate Social Media Content Maker and Video Editor to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves creating standout social-first content, utilizing skills in film, photography, and graphic design. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing a hybrid skill set to deliver compelling storytelling across various digital platforms. Join a collaborative team that values creativity and innovation while contributing to exciting projects for high-profile clients.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Work From Anywhere schemes

Qualifications

Experience in creating social-first content across platforms.
Strong portfolio showcasing digital-first content.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and create content for social media platforms.
Work efficiently across multiple client accounts.

Skills

Creativity

Photography

Video Editing

Graphic Design

Social Media Knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

DSLR Cameras

Social Media Content Maker and Video Editor (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

We are a global, socially led creative agency, with unrivalled social media and influencer marketing expertise. With over 1,200 people in four continents, we deliver a global perspective to our clients in a time when social media is shaping culture.

We're proud to be a multi award-winning agency, with Cannes Lions, One Show, Webby and Shorty Awards, to name but a few. Our most recent work has seen us help Amazon Music, Activision and Adidas deliver some of their biggest and most innovative campaigns to date.

As well as creating for clients, we help educate the wider industry. Our Instagram publication The Feed tracks culture at the speed of social. 6,500 people registered or tuned into our events last year, and our reports garnered more than 20 million views.

Requirements

The Opportunity

Do you have a passion for creating standout social-first content using your skills in film, photography and graphic design?

Are you a versatile content creator who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced creative environment?

We are looking for a talented and dynamic content creator with a background in film, photography and graphic design to join our award-winning creative team at We Are Social, London.

You'll become part of a wonderfully eclectic team of multidisciplinary creatives including designers, art directors, photographers, videographers, video editors, animators, 3D artists, illustrators and graphic designers, all united by a passion for compelling storytelling and social innovation.

This role is hands-on and varied, so we're looking for someone with a real hybrid set of skills. You should be confident shooting and editing social-first video content, turning images into scroll-stopping memes, capturing photography for social, and designing assets that include motion and animation.

Ideally, you'll bring agency experience and a strong portfolio packed with beautifully crafted, digital-first content. We want to see your creative process and how you think conceptually, alongside your finished work.

What You'll Need To Deliver

Conceptualised, created, designed, and visualised content for social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Meta, Snapchat, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and other digital and social channels.
Worked efficiently across multiple client accounts throughout the working day.
Possessed excellent knowledge of social media platforms, and stayed up to date with the latest updates, regulations, and limitations for each.
Proactively explored and championed new technologies, AI tools, and innovative design trends.
Kept up to date on industry developments and trends, contributing proactive, forward-thinking ideas.
Ensured all work was delivered on time and within budget, and flagged any potential delays or issues at the earliest opportunity.
Remained calm under pressure and worked at speed without compromising quality.
Was confident and comfortable operating behind the camera when required.

What Else Are We Looking For?

In-depth knowledge of all Adobe Creative Suite applications, with an exceptional understanding of the design process and its implementation. Experience with additional editing software is a bonus.
Skilled in shooting film and photography using DSLR cameras, smartphones, and a range of other formats.
Strong social-first editing and motion design abilities.
A craft-focused creative with a portfolio of concept-driven work.
Passionate about social media and digital culture.
Imaginative and original thinker.
Obsessed with detail and committed to high standards.
Collaborative team player and effective problem solver
Capable of working quickly, efficiently, and under pressure.

Benefits

Our Culture and the Nice Stuff

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion runs in the water here at We Are Social. We are transparent about the changes that are needed, we are focused on making real strides, both internally and within the industry and we strive to truly be a workplace that represents, supports and advocates for ALL. Our Charter for Change in the UK can be found here which details our focus areas across People, Work and Culture in 2025.

If you require any support, adjustments or accommodations for any reason whatsoever during the recruitment process, please let us know via recuitment@wearesocial.net

So let's get to the good stuff, we offer all those things you would naturally expect; 25 days holiday, pension scheme & life assurance. But what we love most is connection, so we have our WAS Passport and Work From Anywhere schemes which allow you to truly connect to colleagues all over the world!

About

But what's life around here really like day-to-day? Well, we ask our people regularly what they think about us/their role and here are some of the most common things they say:

I value my manager we have a good relationship
We love to ‘get social' with the people I work with
Trusted to get on with the job, without ‘micro-management'!

If this all sounds like the place you have been waiting to find then apply now! What are you waiting for?

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