Video Content Creator

Job Title: Video Content Creator

Location: Hybrid/Remote based

Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum (Experience Dependent)

Job Type: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours a week)

The Lowry is an internationally acclaimed cultural landmark situated at the heart of MediaCityUK, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations. We are committed to celebrating the unique heritage of the location, putting communities and people at the heart of all we do.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Audiences, Sales and Marketing Department in a newly created role for the organisation. You will be working across all parts of the organisation to create short and long form content pieces for internal and external consumption.

The Video Content Creator will need to be a motivated self-starter, adept in story-telling and creating engaging content for use across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and edit high-quality multi-media content (video, photos and audio) for use across multiple digital platforms.
• Work closely with the wider CRM & Digital team to maintain quality levels across content, optimise digital channels at all times and always taking an audience-centred approach.
• Project manage all content creation requests and develop a content creation schedule, to ensure all key requests are completed.
• Work with departments across the whole organisation to promote key events, exhibitions and support with internal video content requests.
• Produce internal video content for training or HR purposes.
• Work with the Press and Comms team to produce live-streaming events for both Press Q&As and internal briefings.
• Work closely with the Digital Content Manager to produce videos suitable for use on The Lowry’s website and social channels.
• Work closely with the Artist Development team to film and edit content as part of the Artist Development Programme, for use across website, social channels and Vimeo.
• Help and advise Social Media Executive on best practice for social media content.
• Liaise with all departments within the organisation to source stories – this could include coverage of Press Nights and event openings.
• Work closely with the in-house design team to create content and ensure all content produced adheres to brand guidelines.
• As required work with external stakeholders to develop content.

Desired Skills.

• Highly organised and able to project manage effectively across a range of tasks.
• Ability to communicate on all levels all levels of the organisation from public facing teams to senior management.
• Can work flexibly as and when required (evenings, weekends) in the office, across the Lowry site or on specific projects Job Related Skills.
• Video, photography and editing skills (Photoshop, Vimeo, Canva or similar tools).
• Experience of multi-media content creation.
• Good knowledge of GDPR and data protection regulations/requirements.
• Extensive experience in developing, planning and delivering multi-media content.
• Strong eye for graphic design, creative output and photography.
• Experience commissioning content Job Related Knowledge.
• Proactively staying up-to-date on developments in the multi-media content space.
• Deep understanding of audiences behaviours in digital spaces.
• Competitor and wider industry brand awareness.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of digital marketing.

Benefits and package:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
• Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from The Lowry building.
• Generous annual leave entitlement and a paid day off for your birthday!
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building.

Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

The application deadline for this vacancy is Monday 27 February 2023.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack. To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter by clicking on ‘Apply for this job’. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.

To ensure fairness during our shortlisting process, we ask that you remove all personal details (such as name, age, location, ethnicity, marital status etc) from your CV and covering letter before uploading. This reduces the risk of any potential bias during our recruitment process and ensures that all shortlisting is based on skills, experience and suitability for a role. Thank you for your understanding.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Video Production, Film Editor, Content Creation, Video Creator, Visual Effects Editor, Digital Content Creator, Content Management, Campaign Executive, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Campaign may also be considered for this role.