We are looking for an ideas-driven Digital Content Producer to create short-form video content for Opera North’s channels which tells the Company’s stories in attention-grabbing and creative ways, with a focus on engaging new audiences.
You’ll be full of curiosity, fleet of foot and able to turn around content fast, working as part of our award-winning 15-person Audiences team, alongside a Social Media Specialist, Paid Digital Specialist, and a Graphic Design team.
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Pitch content ideas that will develop target audiences, support campaigns and communicate key brand messages.
- Plan, shoot and edit thumb-stopping short-form video content for Opera North and Howard Assembly Room’s social media channels (including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube Shorts and other emerging channels) — as well as for Opera North’s email campaigns and website.
- Work collaboratively with the Social Media Specialist, Paid Digital Specialist and Email Marketing Specialist to make sure content is tailored to and optimised for each platform.
- Make sure video content follows best practice for user experience, social media SEO and accessibility, including the provision of subtitles and captions as required.
- Work closely with the Social Media Specialist to deliver and develop the Company’s Social Media Strategy.
- Use shared planning tools to ensure digital content is delivered on time and according to brief.
- Stay current with emerging digital trends and content formats
- Analyse video performance metrics, using data and insights to inform content decisions and improve results.
- Work alongside freelance filmmakers on opportunities to adapt or complement longer-form video content.
- Build positive working relationships with staff across the organisation and guest artists.
- Be responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of kit.
- Digitally archive video projects.
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Proven professional experience of creating short-form video content for social media campaigns for a brand or brands, with success on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts or equivalent.
- Confidence filming content using smartphones and cameras (DSLR or similar).
- Experience using editing software.
- Understanding of short-form video platforms – including trends, formats, algorithms and audience behaviour.
- Ability to translate a compelling story into engaging video content.
- Ability to work at pace, responding in real time to trends, cultural moments or in-house opportunities to capture content.
- Well organised and able to plan and prioritise workload.
- Able to work well as part of a team.
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £27,000 - £29,500 (dependent on experience)
Holiday entitlement: 33 days inclusive of 8 statutory holidays, per annum
Pension: Opera North will automatically enroll you into the company pension scheme upon appointment and after 3 months’ service will contribute equivalent to 5.5% of your basic pay, should you meet the current legislative criteria. You will be required to make a personal contribution of 2.5% of your basic pay. We reserve the right to make future changes to our pension arrangements.
Equity, diversity and inclusion: We promote equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching our needs with the skills and experience of the candidate. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from the global majority or those with other protected characteristics.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.
General responsibilities of everyone who works for us:
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Represent the company values and purpose to create extraordinary experiences everyday
- Work collaboratively and co-operatively with all team members and take an active part in team meetings and discussions
- Be an ambassador for Opera North and follow our policies and procedures
- Play your part in ensuring that everyone who comes through our door is welcomed and treated with respect
How to apply: To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter via the Hireful website. If you need any help completing your application including any adjustments to the application process please contact [email protected] to make us aware.
Closing Date: Monday 7th September - 10am
Good luck with your application and we look forward to hearing from you.
Working at Opera North you will be part of a company and group of people committed to fulfilling this purpose. Whatever role you take we will provide you with an induction plan that introduces you to your job and the team you’ll be working in, as well as giving you the opportunity to meet colleagues across the company. Our success in delivering against our purpose will be built on the commitment, skills, diversity and well-being of the people who work at Opera North, and we will invest in training to develop our people both professionally and personally, because we believe this strengthens not only our company, but also the wider creative sector.
