Junior Social Media & Content Creator

Darlington, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the creation and distribution of social-first content, from capturing video/photo to editing for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube, while helping grow engagement and brand identity through trend-aware storytelling.

  • Content Production: Capture and edit social-first content across shoots, events, and day-to-day activity.
  • Platform & Growth: Create platform-specific content and monitor engagement to inform growth.
  • Collaboration & Innovation: Assist influencer outreach/UGC, stay on trends, and bring fresh ideas to the team.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Capture engaging photo and video content across shoots, events, brand experiences and day to day activity
  • Edit and produce social-first content for social media, paid campaigns, websites and wider marketing activity
  • Create content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube
  • Assist with influencer outreach and UGC activity
  • Help grow social media presence, engagement and brand identity
  • Identify trends, content opportunities and platform insights to help improve engagement and growth
  • Stay up to date with social trends and bring fresh content ideas to the team
  • Filming behind the scenes and day-to-day content across the business
  • Monitor social media engagement and performance
  • Support wider marketing activity including email campaigns, website updates and digital content

Requirements

  • Passion for social media, content creation and digital marketing
  • Strong understanding of social platforms, trends and what makes content engaging and high performing
  • Confident capturing and creating short form video and social first content
  • Comfortable appearing in content where needed
  • Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and an eye for engaging content
  • Familiarity with Canva, CapCut and/or Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • A curiosity and openness to using AI tools to improve efficiency, streamline workflows and support content production, while keeping creativity and authenticity at the heart of the brand
  • Basic understanding of website management, content updates and SEO best practices
  • Proactive, driven ideas and eager to learn

Preferred

  • Portfolio, TikTok, Instagram or examples of previous content work are welcomed as part of the application
  • Previous marketing, social media or content creation experience
  • Basic video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro, Premiere Rush or similar tools
  • Experience with influencer outreach or UGC content
  • Understanding of social media analytics

Benefits

  • Opportunity to grow within a fast-moving business
  • Hands-on experience across social media and marketing
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Hybrid working options
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
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Founded in 1993
Darlington, England, GBR
30 employees (5 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
11.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$20
Traffic Source Mix
Search
53%
Direct
34.3%
Referral
7.3%
Social
4.1%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~30

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (17% of company)