Responsibilities

• Develop original, social-first ideas for organic and paid social content,
• Take a simple brief, insight, trend or reference and develop it into a clear, engaging social content concept
• Edit and produce high-quality video content for platforms
• Develop multiple creative executions and variations from a single idea, adapting content for different audiences, formats, placements and platforms
• Edit campaign footage, social content, UGC, creator content and other source material into engaging, platform-native video
• Stay highly engaged with current social media, fashion, cultural and content trends, identifying relevant opportunities for River Island
• Work closely with the Social Media, Marketing, Creative, Design and wider content teams
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment,.
• Ensure all content is delivered to a high standard, with strong attention to detail
• Use data, performance learnings and social insights to inform and evolve creative

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience in video editing for social, social media content creation or a similar creative role, ideally within fashion, retail, lifestyle or a fast-paced consumer brand.
• Portfolio must demonstrate a strong understanding of social media content creation, including video editing, creative concepts and platform-specific content.
• Strong understanding of social-first storytelling and what makes video content engaging and effective across different platforms.
• Strong awareness of current social, fashion, cultural and content trends, with the ability to identify which trends and formats are relevant to the brand.
• Creative thinker with the ability to turn a brief, insight, trend or reference into a compelling social content idea.
• Strong editorial eye and attention to detail, with an understanding of what makes content visually engaging and commercially effective.
• Experience working with different types of source material, including campaign footage, UGC, creator content, photography and other digital assets.
• Ability to work at pace, manage multiple projects and respond quickly to changing social trends and creative priorities.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present creative thinking and explain the rationale behind content ideas.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to take initiative and bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the team.

Benefits

• Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site!
• Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust.
• A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year.
• Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
• Flexible working, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays.
• Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding.
• Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress.
• A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan.
• ☀️ 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need!
• Keeping You Safe We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We expect all employees to uphold our values and contribute to a positive working environment. Our business is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. ore about this interview process, check out our hiring process below.