Responsibilities

• Lead the direction, creation and delivery of animal and conservation content, collaborating across the zoo to support wider brand and commercial objectives.
• Produce and edit high quality visual content, combining technical skill with a specialist understanding of adapting content for different channels and goals.
• Provide scroll-stopping short form content for social channels, reaching large, international and diverse audiences.
• Craft content for other channels including TV, online news and entertainment outlets.
• Work to regular briefs while proactively identifying compelling stories from across the zoo, working with colleagues at all levels.
• Help develop and deliver brand and social media campaigns, gathering insights to continuously elevate our content.
• Supervise and mentor a Creative & Content Producer.

Requirements

• Expert shooting (videography and photography), editing and content creation skills using Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, After Effects and Photoshop, or equivalents.
• A strong track record of producing content across multiple channels, generating high levels of engagement among large online communities.
• Excellent visual storytelling skills.
• Proven experience in a dynamic and fast-paced role delivering content to multiple channels daily or weekly.
• A relevant degree in media, communications and filmmaking, or equivalent track record in a similar role.
• A confident self-producer with strong relationship building skills – comfortable directing colleagues on camera to get the best possible results.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Free zoo membership for yourself plus one other (and dependents where applicable) plus complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Healthcare plan and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and legal advice
• Holiday buy-sell scheme - purchase or sell up to five extra days per year
• Pension contributions of up to 9%
• Cycle to work scheme - save at least 25% on a bike and accessories
• Monthly gym membership discount
• Heavily subsidised staff canteen
• Free onsite parking
• Free travel on the X1 bus service
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, high street shops and more