Video Content Creator

Octopus Energy; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a video content creator to craft engaging videos that promote clean technology and enhance brand storytelling. This role requires prior videography experience and the ability to deliver high-quality content across various digital platforms. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to our mission of driving the UK's Net Zero transition.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a videographer.
• Experience shooting and editing content for multiple social and ad platforms.
• Understanding of camera operation, lighting setups, and sound recording techniques.
• Experience with motion graphics is a plus.
• Creative mindset with the ability to generate new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Shoot engaging video content for various ad and social platforms.
• Edit raw footage into high-quality videos.
• Own projects from concept to final output.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver consistent messaging.
• Optimize content for different platforms.

Skills

Videography

Video editing

Social media content creation

Storytelling

Human psychology

Job description

London (GB)

Octopus Energy UK – Marketing & Product /

Full-time /

On-site



We’re looking for a video content creator who actually understands what makes people tick. You’ll be part of our in-house content team, crafting performance-led videos that inspire action, whether that’s falling in love with clean tech, switching energy suppliers, or rethinking home heating. This isn’t a factory-line editing gig. You’ll help shape stories from the ground up: scripting, shooting, editing, testing, and iterating. You’ll have access to our own studio, an exceptional creative team, and the freedom to push boundaries with your ideas.

You’ll focus primarily on paid social and digital campaigns, but this is a generalist-friendly role, expect to also contribute to product launches, customer stories, and scroll-stopping organic content. We’re after someone fast, versatile, and obsessed with making things work, not just pretty pictures.

What you'll do:

• Filming: Shoot engaging video content for various ad and social platforms with a focus on customer love and performance.
• Editing: Edit raw footage into high-quality videos that fit our brand and mission and feel native to the platform and desired audience
• Own Projects: Take a loose brief and run with it, from creative concept and scriptwriting, to customer interviews, production and post.
• Creative Input: Collaborate with the digital and content teams to conceptualise and execute compelling visual stories, from initial concept through to final output.
• Close Collaboration: Work closely with designers, marketers and copywriters to deliver a consistent message and help us reach net zero faster than anyone expects.
• Optimise for Performance: Tailor content for different platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Meta ads) and help the team test, learn and improve.
• Stay Sharp: Keep on top of trends, tools (including AI), formats and behaviours, especially across paid social.
• Guard Control: Make sure every video is on-message and ready to perform. Great on-camera presence is a bonus but if you shine more behind the camera, that’s fine too!
  
  
  

What you'll need:

• Previous experience as a videographer. We care about people who are skilled and passionate about the mission. If you can demonstrate this we care less about where you are in your career.
• Previous experience shooting and editing content for multiple social and ad platforms.
• Understanding of camera operation, lighting setups, and sound recording techniques.
• Experience with motion graphics is a plus.
• Has an instinct for influence and a knack for human psychology, persuasion, and storytelling that moves people to act.
• A solid understanding of different video formats, aspect ratios, and the nuances of ad platform performance.
• Deep understanding of social media and how users interact with content (organic and paid) across various different social platforms
• A creative mindset that can bring new ideas and test multiple hypotheses simultaneously.
  
  
  

You will have:

• A chance to shape the voice of one of the most exciting and important industries - renewable energy tech. Be instrumental to a critical mission: making clean tech – heat pumps, solar and EVs – the standard in all homes to spur Britain’s Net Zero transition, make the air cleaner and the planet sustainable!
• A Fast-paced and creative environment with opportunities for global reach - we’re in Texas, Japan, New Zealand and across a large part of Europe.
• A culture that values autonomy and empowers employees to try new things and do things differently. A diverse, inclusive, and welcoming creative team.
  
  
  

Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [e-mail] and we’d love to help!

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.