Senior Content Creator

Reports to: Senior Digital Manager

Salary: £33,195-£36,795

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Location: London

Purpose of role
You’ll be the person in the room with the creative spark for our next big viral moment. You’ll run with the idea, planning, scripting, filming and editing to deliver it. You'll have the freedom to experiment and the support to take creative risks.

You’ll have your finger on the pulse and know what works and what doesn’t on different channels.

Your work will be seen by millions, spreading the word about the work of Liberal Democrat MPs in Parliaments, the positions we’re staking out and what we believe.

Key responsibilities
1. Be the creative driving force behind highly engaging, shareable social media content, developing bold ideas with the potential to go viral and cut through.
2. Own the full workflow from development and scripting through filming, editing and publishing. You'll know when to grab your phone for an authentic moment and when to plan a shoot in detail.
3. Write and edit clear, engaging copy for video scripts, captions, on-screen text and other digital assets. You'll translate complex information into language that connects with audiences whilst ensuring accuracy.
4. Stay up to date with social media content trends, tools, and techniques, and bring fresh ideas to projects to enhance engagement and impact.
5. Provide advice and training to staff and MPs on social media content production.
6. Participate in the national digital team’s duty rota for channel management and out-of-hours cover.

Person specification

Essential
1. A track record of developing successful digital content with a strong portfolio demonstrating creativity.
2. Strong experience of filming and editing high quality video content for social media.
3. Experience of successfully managing social media channels for a high profile organisation, brand, campaign or politician.
4. A strong understanding of the UK’s current political environment and how to engage with voters and Liberal Democrat members.
5. Proven ability to work to exceptionally tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
6. Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
7. A commitment to the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

Desirable
1. Experience of livestreaming events.
2. Experience of graphic design.

How to apply:

Please fully read through the requirements of the job before applying and take a few minutes to complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Forms then proceed with your application.

• A full CV of no more than two pages and including a telephone number and email address
• A covering letter (no more than one A4 page) setting out why you want the job and how your experience and skills are relevant to it

To be considered for this position, please submit your application to recruitment@libdems.org.uk.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

Please let us have details of your current salary and two referees including one from your current employer – if you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the selection process, please let us know.

We will not notify applicants if their application has been unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.

The Party believe it is essential to foster equity, equality, diversion and inclusion within our workforce. We want our employees to thrive in an environment where everyone is welcome and supported to achieve their potential. It is important to celebrate what makes us unique and that you feel valued, appreciated and free to be who you are