Responsibilities

• On-Site Filming: Travel to depots, operational facilities and delivery routes to shoot high-energy, mobile-first short-form video content.
• Editing & Post-Production: Cut, edit, add audio, captions and export video optimised natively for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
• Feature Storytelling: Capture driver spotlights, highlight electric van fleet rollouts, showcase behind-the-scenes depot operations and humanise the front-line team.
• Equipment Management: Operate mobile kits, gimbals, mics and editing tools to maintain consistent visual and audio quality out in the field.
• Daily Trend Tracking: Monitor emerging social trends, viral audio formats, visual memes and broader cultural moments across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
• Rapid Pitching: Translate trending formats into creative, brand-appropriate content concepts specific to logistics, sustainability and parcel delivery.
• Proactive Execution: Move rapidly from concept to publication to capitalise on short-lived social media trends.
• Campaign Assistance: Work with the Marketing team to plan, execute and evaluate integrated digital campaigns.
• Copywriting: Draft engaging, platform-specific social copy, captions and call-to-actions tailored to target audience segments.
• Scheduling & Publishing: Schedule content across all native platform dashboards and social management tools ensuring brand tone and posting cadence consistency.

Requirements

• Hands-on proficiency in mobile video shooting and mobile/desktop editing software
• Experience producing and editing short-form video specifically for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
• Deep native understanding of short-form video algorithms, audio usage and viral mechanics.
• Proven track record of pitching and executing agile, trend-driven content.
• Strong copywriting skills with the ability to adapt tone across corporate, casual and humorous formats.
• Clear interpersonal skills for working with drivers, depot staff and external influencers.
• Ability to manage field schedules, equipment, travel and publication timelines independently.
• Familiarity with social scheduling tools.

Preferred

• High Energy & Enthusiasm: Brings a positive, proactive mindset to field shoots and team brainstorms.
• Strong Interpersonal Rapport: Natural ability to put drivers and depot teams at ease on camera and extract authentic stories.
• Cultural Agility: Instinctive pulse on internet culture, short-form video trends and viral audio.
• Resilience & Flexibility: Comfortable working in dynamic, non-office environments (depots, fleet yards) and adapting to changing schedules.
• Self-Starter Drive: Capable of managing off-site travel and filming schedules independently while meeting tight publishing deadlines.
• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.

Benefits

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Vitality at Work
• Free On Site Parking
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses