Description

Join our dynamic Social & Production Studio as a Senior Content Creator, where you'll combine a mix of high-production and lo-fi photography and videography expertise with a keen understanding of cultural trends and social media-first storytelling. You’ll create impactful, scroll-stopping content that tells stories, sparks conversations, and drives engagement for our clients' brands.
Reporting to the Content Lead, you’ll work with a collaborative team of Content Creators and Social Media Managers to bring bold, innovative ideas to life. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented, trend-savvy professional who can seamlessly balance high-end production with cultural relevance.
About You:

You’re a natural storyteller and technical expert (proficient with DSLR cameras, iphones & lighting equipment) with a finger on the pulse of social trends and popular culture. You thrive on ideating and executing high-production concepts and understand the nuances of creating content that’s visually appealing and platform-native. Whether brainstorming concepts, leading shoots, or diving into post-production, you’re adaptable, proactive, and thrive in fast-paced environments.

You’ll primarily work with hospitality clients, from Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels to innovative food and beverage brands. You may also support projects for industries like education, retail, and tech, so versatility is key. This client-facing role demands confidence and professionalism as you engage with senior marketing directors and operational teams to deliver outstanding results.

If you’re ready to turn creative concepts into standout social media content that captivates and connects, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Conceptualisation:
- Collaborate with creative and strategy teams to develop innovative, social-first content ideas.
- Create mood boards and shot lists that resonate with target audiences and reflect client brand values.

Content Strategy Alignment:
- Ensure all content aligns with overarching social strategies, adapting creative approaches based on campaign objectives and audience insights.

Process Optimisation:
- Identify and implement ways to improve production workflows alongside the Social Operations Manager, ensuring efficient, deadline-driven content creation.

Pre-Production:
- Plan seamless shoots by producing detailed call sheets and coordinating logistics with the Social Operations Manager.

Production:
- Lead high-production photo and video shoots independently or as part of a team, directing models, props, and lighting to achieve exceptional results.

Editing & Post-Production:
- Edit content to a professional standard using Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, and CapCut, ensuring every piece is polished, on-trend, and optimised for performance.

Performance Analysis:
- Use data-driven insights from content performance metrics to inform and refine future content creation and strategies.

Mentorship:
- Provide guidance to junior team members, sharing best practices for social content creation and production.

Client Collaboration:
- Work directly with client teams to manage approvals, feedback, and project execution, ensuring on-brand and timely delivery of content.

Trend Monitoring:
- Stay ahead of emerging social trends, platform updates, and cultural moments, proactively suggesting innovative ways to keep content fresh and competitive.

Required Skills & Experience:

At least 4 years of professional experience creating social-first content for diverse clients.
Advanced experience with DSLR cameras, iphones, professional lighting, gimbals, and audio equipment.
Proven expertise in food, beverage, and hospitality content creation.
Strong portfolio showcasing high-impact content for platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Advanced proficiency with editing tools like Adobe Suite and CapCut.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and confidently.
Highly organised, assertive, and self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative.
A sociable, adaptable personality that thrives in a team environment.
Agency experience - hugely beneficial but not essential

Perks
Hybrid working model
20 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off and Christmas to New Year studio shutdown
Dog-friendly office spaces
Free access to gyms across the FORA estate
Annual bonus opportunity
Pension scheme
Regular team socials
Dreamcatcher raffle entry (the chance to make a dream come true!)

Applications:
To apply for this role please send us a link to your online portfolio. 
In addition to this please can you answer the following questions:

Are you proficient in using the following equipment types:
1. Fuji Camera Equipment
2. Godox Lighting Equipment (including accessories such as lightboxes)
3. DJI RS 3 Mini gimbal
4. Rode mics
Please provide us with examples or reference from your portfolio of:
Food & drink photography & videography
Venue photography & videography
Lifestyle photography & videography (within hospitality)
Luxury/high-end directed photography & videography
Art direction / styling within hospitality

As we work with mainly hospitality businesses, food & drink are very important to us all. So, who would you invite, and what would you serve at your dream dinner party?
And a few final logistical queries:
1. What's your salary expectation and notice period?
2. Where are you based and are you open to hybrid working?
3. Do you have full eligibility to work permanently in the UK?

Thank you in advance for this additional information, it really helps us identify more quickly if you are the right fit for Ignite and our role!

Skills Required

Adobe Suite
Photo Editing
Video Editing
Photography
Content Creation
Agency Background
Instagram Specialist
Social Media

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