Content Creator & Social Media Manager at The Digital Lookout | Maidstone, Kent, UK | £32K/yr – £42K/yr

The Digital Lookout

Content Creator & Social Media Manager

Maidstone, Kent, UK (On-site)

£32K/yr – £42K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end social content creation cycle for a construction-focused marketing agency, from capture to publish, with a focus on authentic storytelling and platform-specific storytelling across photo, video and graphics.

Content Production: capture photo/video, edit videos, and craft captions that feel human across platforms.
Creative & Design: build social graphics and assets in Adobe Creative Suite, shaping visuals to tell client stories.
Channel & Calendar Ownership: plan calendars, brainstorm campaign ideas, and stay ahead of trends without chasing fads.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Visiting client sites to capture photo, video and drone content
Creating engaging social media content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube
Editing videos that people actually want to watch
Taking and editing professional photography
Designing social graphics and creative assets using Adobe Creative Suite
Writing captions and content that don’t sound like they were written by ChatGPT in 2023
Planning content calendars and campaign ideas
Working closely with our team and clients to bring ideas to life
Keeping up with social trends without trying too hard to be trendy
Helping clients tell their story in a way that’s engaging, authentic and effective

Requirements

Experience creating content for social media platforms
Strong copywriting and communication skills
Photography and videography experience
Video editing experience
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Lightroom
A good eye for design, composition and storytelling
Confidence working independently and managing multiple projects
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client locations

Preferred

Experience flying drones and holding relevant certifications
Experience working within an agency environment
Experience creating content for B2B businesses
Knowledge of the construction industry (although we’ll happily teach you this)

Benefits

25 days holiday in year one (increasing with length of service)
Your birthday off
Private health insurance
Company bonus scheme
Gym membership
Flexitime
A genuinely supportive team environment
Opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow
Company days/nIGHTS out

The Digital Lookout

Working across the entire supply chain, we are a full-service marketing agency dedicated to the construction industry and built environment.By taking the time to understand your target audience and specific business objectives, we apply industry knowledge to digital tools to ensure marketing is more than just what you look like online.

Founded in 2021

Maidstone, England, GBR

11 employees (3 in marketing)

www.thedigitallookout.co.uk