Social Media Producer

RedCat Digital; England; On-site; GBP 33,210 - 36,900; Full time

Job summary

A media production company seeks a proactive Contract Social Media Producer in London. The role focuses on creating high-quality, engaging video and graphic content for major platforms amidst a rapidly changing news cycle. Ideal candidates will possess 2-3 years of social media production experience and thrive in a collaborative setting. You will be directly involved in producing accurate content swiftly, contributing to both national and international media coverage. Competitive day rate between £180 - £200 per day.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of proven experience in social media production.
• Expert-level ability to produce high-quality content quickly.
• Understanding of UK media standards is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce a daily volume of high-quality, on-brand social media assets.
• Capture and process essential media assets for content creation.
• Immediately respond to breaking news with high-quality content.
• Optimize and deploy content across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Assist in media production for national and international coverage.

Skills

Social media production

Content creation

Video editing

Trend analysis

Job description

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Base pay range

Competitive day rate of £180 - £200 per day.

Are you a highly skilled and exceptionally fast-paced Social Media Producer with a passion for daily news, entertainment, and trending content?

We are seeking a proactive Contract Social Media Producer to join our collaborative and dynamic media team. This role is crucial for delivering short, snappy, and high-quality video and card content across major platforms, supporting both national and international media coverage. You will thrive in a rapid-turnaround environment where your ability to produce impactful assets quickly and consistently will be key to success. You will report to a senior team leader and be a core part of a supportive, results-driven team.

Key Responsibilities & Typical Day

This role requires early starts to effectively cover the fast-moving daily news cycle. Your day-to-day responsibilities will typically involve:

• Fast-Paced Production: Pitching and producing a significant daily volume of high-quality, on-brand assets. This output will typically include a combination of 4–5 social media cards or 2 short videos, or a mix of both, tailored to the day's news cycle.
• Asset Creation: Capturing and processing essential assets, typically including 4–5 picture stills for use in cards or wider content.
• Rapid Response: Demonstrating the ability to immediately "jump on" breaking news, producing accurate, high-quality content under tight deadlines.
• Multi-Platform Delivery: Optimizing and deploying content natively across key platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and TikTok.
• Editorial Prowess: Focusing production efforts on daily news, entertainment, lifestyle topics, and emerging trends.
• Media Support: Assisting in the production of content for both national and international media coverage.
• Brand Experience: Contributing creative assets to support broader brand experiences and content strategy initiatives.

What You'll Bring (Required Experience)

• Experience: Not less than 2–3 years of proven experience in social media production, specifically within a news, media, or high-volume content environment.
• Skill: Expert-level ability to produce short, snappy video and graphic/card content to a high standard quickly and efficiently.
• Mindset: A strong focus on trending topics, news cycles, and cultural moments.
• Drive: Proven track record of operating effectively in a fast-paced, rapid-turnaround production setting while maintaining excellent quality.
• Details: Experience working with UK media standards is highly desirable.
• Start Date: Early 2026
• Duration: Initially a 3 month contract with a possible extension
• Working Pattern: 5 Days Per Week
• Compensation: Competitive day rate of £180 - £200.

If you are a high-performing producer ready to take on a key role in a fast-moving, collaborative media environment, we encourage you to apply!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Production and Writing/Editing

Industries

Technology, Information and Media

Location

London, England, United Kingdom