Lead Content Creator
16 hours ago
Manchester
Salary: £32-35K Hybrid working: based in our Manchester office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) Do you instinctively know what’s worth stopping the scroll for? We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes content — the kind of person who spots trends before everyone else jumps on them, understands internet culture, and can turn everyday moments into genuinely engaging content. This role is all about bringing brands to life through smart, platform-native content. From reactive social moments and behind-the-scenes footage to campaign shoots, product content and event coverage, you’ll create work that feels culturally relevant, creatively strong, and genuinely engaging. You’ll need a strong eye for storytelling, confidence behind the camera and in the edit, and a natural understanding of what works across different platforms. Whether it’s short-form social video, longer-form brand storytelling or jumping on a trend at exactly the right moment, you’ll know how to create content people actually want to watch. We’re also looking for someone who embraces modern creative workflows — including AI. Whether it’s supporting ideation, speeding up editing, improving workflows or experimenting with new creative formats, we want someone who’s curious about how technology can enhance the content creation process. What you’ll be doing • Creating engaging content across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and other platforms, • Filming and editing short-form and longer-form video content, • Capturing content at shoots, events and client locations, • Turning trends and cultural moments into relevant, on-brand ideas, • Working closely with Social, Creative, PR and Client Services teams, • Helping shape content ideas, campaigns and creative concepts, • Managing multiple projects in a fast-paced agency environment, • Using tools such as Premiere Pro, CapCut, Canva and AI-supported creative tools We’re looking for someone who: • Understands social platforms, trends and content formats, • Is confident filming and editing content independently, • Has a strong eye for storytelling, pacing and visual detail, • Is naturally creative, proactive and full of ideas, • Works well collaboratively and communicates confidently, • Is organised and comfortable juggling multiple projects, • Understands what makes content perform across different audiences, • Is curious about AI and modern content creation workflows Photography, motion graphics or animation skills would be a bonus. Why BWP? BWP is an award-winning destination marketing agency creating impactful campaigns for brands including The Trafford Centre, Ikea and Stabilo. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer: • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off, • Hybrid working, • Regular socials and team events, • Personal development plans and mentoring, • Wellbeing support programme, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • A genuinely collaborative and supportive culture I’m interested. What happens next? If this sounds like the role for you and you tick our ideal candidate boxes, please send your CV and portfolio to us via talent@bwpgroup.com, and we’ll send you a full role profile. If we agree you could be the newest member of the team, we’ll be in touch to invite you to a Teams interview with one of the hiring team. Nail that interview and you’ll be invited into the office to present to a few more of the team. Wow them, and the job’s yours. Please note, we’re aiming to appoint the right candidate to start as soon as possible; therefore, applications will be considered as they are received. We typically respond to all applicants within two weeks of applying.