Lead Content Producer at Chester Zoo | Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, UK | £33K/yr – £34K/yr

Chester Zoo

Lead Content Producer

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, UK (Hybrid)

£33K/yr – £34K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and shape multi‑channel animal and conservation storytelling with hands-on production, cross‑department collaboration, and line‑of‑sight on brand and commercial impact.

Own content strategy and delivery across channels, driving brand goals and cross‑functional storytelling with Zoo partners.
Lead visuals and short form social content for global audiences, while mentoring a Creative & Content Producer.
Extract compelling stories across the Zoo to feed campaigns, TV/press, and ongoing brand/social programs, with measurement and iteration.

Job Description

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

Chester Zoo

3.4 Glassdoor

Chester Zoo is a major wildlife charity that’s working to prevent extinction all around the world. We are the most popular conservation zoo in the UK and home to more than 30,000 animals, from more than 550 different species.

Founded in 1931

Chester, England, GBR

774 employees (39 in marketing)

www.chesterzoo.org

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