Job reference: 001026
Salary: £34,711.57
Closing date: 16/06/2024
Department: Marketing
Location: Chester
Employment type: Permanent – Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40
With almost two million followers from 40 different countries tuned into our social media channels, we’re the most followed zoo on social media in the UK. Using these and a host of other digital platforms, we communicate the work of the zoo and its mission of preventing extinction to millions of people every month.
We now have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Content Creator to take our online content to the next level – with a focus on creating engaging and inspiring videos that tell our stories via a range of digital channels.
You’ll be telling the stories of all of the amazing things that take place at the zoo. This magical place is always a hive of activity.
The role:
Do you want to be in one of the most exciting jobs in content creation, sharing stories with an audience of millions? Are you an expert video editor with a real flair for both the creative and technical aspects of this work? Do you have experience of creating engaging and inspiring content for a major brand? Can you elevate our content and tell compelling stories to our varied audiences across our various channels? If so, you’re in the right place as we’re on the lookout for a talented Content Creator to support us in our charitable mission of preventing extinction.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Produce and edit high quality and impactful short-form visual content, combining technical content creation skills with a specialist knowledge of how to adapt content to specific channels to drive engagement and grow online communities.
- To provide new strategic insights and ideas for our short-form social media channels, which reach large, international and diverse audiences. The role is responsible for the ongoing social media channel management for Chester Zoo and delivering expect knowledge and guidance in this area across the wider zoo teams.
- Craft content for a range of channels including organic and paid social media; press and broadcast media; and marketing platforms (such as the zoo’s website, e-newsletters and digital members’ magazine). There is joint management of a Junior Creative to assist in this area.
- Working in a timely matter to the weekly briefs set out by the PR Manager, while also seeking to identify other impactful stories from across the zoo, working with a variety of stakeholders to develop the conservation work we do into compelling online content.
- Help develop and deliver robust and measurable brand and social media campaigns and gather insights from our social media tracking tool that can be used to better our content and online engagement. Make priorities and decisions and help to support teams across a host of departments, including marketing, science and conservation and commercial initiatives.
- Monitor and participate in social media conversations as the eyes, ears and voice of the zoo to help provide the very best service to over 2 million social followers.
- Develop relationships with our field programme partners and freelancers across the world to gather and create content to tell the stories of our global conservation work.
The successful candidate will have:
- Expert shooting, video editing and content creation skills using Adobe Creative Suite and programs such as Premiere Pro, Lightroom, After Effects and Photoshop (or equivalents).
- Expert knowledge of producing content for a range of channels, with a track record of generating high levels of engagement among large online and social communities.
- Excellent visual storytelling skills.
- Proven experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced content creator role that delivers content to multiple channels on a daily/ weekly basis.
- A relevant degree in media, communications and filmmaking, or a proven track record of success working in a similar role.
- The ability to develop strong relationships with colleagues from across all departments.
The Package:
You will be working 5 a days a week, predominately 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. We will consider contracted hours of 35 – 40 hours per week. Weekend and evening working may sometimes be needed to cover production requirements, for which time in lieu will be provided. You’ll be telling the stories of all of the amazing things that take place at the zoo. Much of the role will see you based at the Zoo. However, there is flex for some hybrid working (i.e. should you need to spend time editing, for example).
- Permanent contract
- £34,711.57 based on 40 hours per week.
- 33 days annual leave plus an allowance for each bank holiday, with additional days given as length of service increases
- Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
- Access to healthcare plan
- Our holiday buy-sell scheme lets you purchase or be paid for up to 5 extra days each year depending on what you need
- We contribute up to 9% of your salary to your pension
- Save at least 25% on a bike and accessories with our cycle to work scheme
- Access monthly gym membership discount at a selection of gyms
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and legal advice
- Free zoo membership for yourself plus one other (& dependents if applicable)
- 20 free tickets a year to pass on to family and friends
- Enjoy our very popular and heavily subsidised staff community canteen
- Free onsite parking
- Free travel on the X1 bus service
- Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more
We encourage you to demonstrate how you meet the criteria we are looking for in your application.
Please ensure there is a link to your showreel on your CV, covering letter or attached to your application. If you have any problems with this please email recruitment@chesterzoo.org
The application deadline is 16th June, 2024. We aim to fill this position as soon as possible and will begin interviews immediately. Please be aware that the job posting may close early if we find the ideal candidate.