Social Media Content Creator (12 Month FTC)

Job Description

Please note that this role is a 12 month fixed term contract

As one of our Social Media Content Creators you will be part of a team that creates, and executes social media content and campaigns for Virgin Media O2.

You’ll help build the profile of both the O2 and Virgin Media brands with audiences by creating innovative, authentic, platform first content that aligns to our overall social media strategy and content pillars.

You’ll have the creativity and passion to be able to turn your hand to creating content from scratch, sometimes in real time to share with our audiences. TikTok, Reels & Stories will all come naturally to you, you’ll be a wiz at in-app functionalities and editing in platform to deliver authentic social first content.

A social native, you should have your fingers on the pulse of the latest platform trends and use your knowledge and creativity to deliver content that resonates with our audiences.

To bring our social plans to life you’ll be working with key internal stakeholders including sponsorship, brand, campaigns, PR, sustainability, and customer care teams. Externally you’ll be comfortable working with agencies, partners, content creators and Influencers to create and amplify our content.

And of course, you’ll understand how to measure the success of everything you create and evaluate against KPIs, ensuring that learnings are built into future content and campaigns to help us constantly evolve and grow.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer, and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

• Relevant experience working in social media/content production– for a medium to larged sized brand. Having planned and delivered content and campaigns across multiple platforms
• Strong creative skills with the ability to ideate and capture your own content pieces on mobile or DSLR
• Skilled in editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Capcut, Final Cut etc.). Well versed in delivering platform-specific formats.
• A real passion for social and content that means you’re fully up-to-speed with the latest trends and platform developments
• Experience working with partners, agencies, content creators and influencers to plan and create content

The other stuff we are looking for

• Strong stakeholder management experience – able to influence across a matrix organisation
• Excellent written skills and a strong understanding of the English language and grammar
• Strong attention to detail and able to manage multiple projects at once

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a competency interview with the Hiring Manager.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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