Social Media Content Creator at Explode Social Media | Birmingham, UK | £25K/yr – £28K/yr

Social Media Content Creator

Birmingham, UK (Hybrid)

£25K/yr – £28K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the visual content engine for multi-platform social campaigns, shaping every frame from shoot planning to captioned posts and trend-driven tweaks; own the content calendar and performance feedback loop across client briefs.

Content Creation Ownership: Plan, shoot, edit, and tailor assets for Canva-based visuals and short-form video across Reels, TikTok, and Shorts.
Channel Adaptation: Repurpose assets and optimize lighting, framing, and captions per platform and audience.
Performance Feedback: Collect views, saves, shares, and trend signals to steer upcoming creative and shooting plans.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Design static and carousel content using Canva (Adobe Suite is a bonus)
Edit short-form video content using CapCut (or similar), optimised for Reels, TikTok and Shorts
Build on-brand visual assets that reflect each client’s tone, identity and objectives
Repurpose content across formats and platforms, adapting for each channel
Plan and prepare for content shoots (storyboarding, prop lists, shot planning, styling)
Capture high-quality content using primarily an iPhone, with occasional camera-based shoots as needed
Film behind-the-scenes, tutorials, trends, product features, and branded content
Ensure good lighting, framing and audio where relevant – studio or on location
Write engaging, brand-aligned captions tailored to audience and platform

Requirements

Experience in a content creation or social-first role (agency or brand side)
Skilled in Canva, CapCut, and fluent across platforms like Instagram, TikTok & YouTube Shorts
Confident filming and directing iPhone content, with working knowledge of cameras is a plus
Great eye for framing, lighting and movement
Strong copy skills - from witty captions to hook-led posts
Organised, detail-focused and able to manage content across multiple clients
Naturally trend-aware and plugged into the social and cultural landscape

Benefits