Spare Time Multimedia Content Creator

Reach plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Multimedia Content Creator to join their Spare Time team in London. This hybrid role involves producing engaging written and video content covering various lifestyle topics. Ideal candidates should possess strong storytelling skills, a background in journalism, and proficiency in video editing tools. The position offers a dynamic environment with competitive benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Extra paid leave for volunteering

Pension contributions matched up to 6%

Private healthcare cash plan

Bonus scheme

Access to discounts through Yimbly

Qualifications

• Experience as a journalist or reporter focused on digital content.
• Strong writing skills to create engaging stories.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Generate and pitch story ideas for digital content.
• Produce video reports and optimize for various channels.
• Engage audiences across social media and refine strategy using analytics.

Skills

Video editing

Social media proficiency

Content writing

SEO understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications

NCTJ qualification

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for lifestyle content?

We’re looking for a dynamic Multimedia Content Creator to join our Spare Time team, producing standout written and video pieces on everything from food and drink to gardening, books, travel, and life hacks. In this hybrid role, you’ll use the latest digital trends and production techniques to engage online audiences—especially those under 35—while upholding accuracy and journalistic integrity in a fast-paced news environment.

If you love crafting content that entertains, informs, and inspires, we want to hear from you!

Role Location

This is a home based role, we are therefore open to candidates across the UK.

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us the UK and ROI's largest commercial news publisher. We reach 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, reflecting who they are, where they live and what they love.

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

Job Description

In this role, you’ll generate and pitch story ideas, researching and creating content specifically designed for digital platforms. You’ll produce engaging written and video reports, using creative techniques such as graphics and new media to enhance storytelling. Responsibilities include shooting, writing, editing, and delivering high-quality video content optimised for various channels, while staying on top of the latest trends in digital production.

You’ll adapt content for different platforms—including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and our brand websites—and contribute to strategies that drive revenue through effective video monetisation and affiliate content. Working closely with brand teams and distribution colleagues, you’ll ensure content is optimised everywhere it appears. You’ll also engage audiences across social media, use analytics tools to refine strategy and performance, and leverage AI tools to boost efficiency and accuracy.

Additionally, you’ll tailor content for off-platform channels when needed, always maintaining editorial standards. For every story, you’ll consider audio and video elements to maximise engagement, and play your part in building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field, or an NCTJ qualification (or be willing to work towards one). You’ll need to be proficient with video editing tools like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro and comfortable using social media platforms. Proven experience as a journalist or reporter focused on digital content is required, along with a demonstrated ability to deliver compelling stories through both text and video. Experience working in a lifestyle-focused team or role is preferred, as is a strong command of English language and grammar.

We’re looking for someone who can create engaging written and video content tailored to different digital platforms, with strong writing skills and the ability to bring personality and the right tone to each piece. You should understand SEO for both video and written content, work well under tight deadlines, and consistently maintain high standards of quality and professionalism. Excellent communication, teamwork, time management, and adaptability are crucial.

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits. Here are our standard UK & ROI benefits - please check the specifics out for your role when you apply.

25 days' holiday(not including bank holidays), plus an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and ten years.We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.

An extra day's paid leave each yearto volunteer for a cause that matters to you.

Help saving for your retirement- we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.

Wellbeing support- including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.

A private healthcare cash plan- giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.

Bonus scheme- you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.

Access to lots of discounts- including with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.

Supportive and progressive people policies- we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we sharethis overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers . If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask.

Additional Information

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.