Senior Digital Content Creator

Senior Digital Content Creator

ITV Global Partnerships / Zoo 55 (part of ITV Studios) 

Permanent | Full Time

White City, London | Hybrid* Usually 3 days a week in the office

Hiring Range: £30,000 - £40,000

Please note:  This is to assist candidates in assessing their suitability for the role. The range does not represent a longer term salary commitment for the role.

For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com

Your work matters to millions.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.  

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.  

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The team

We’re global and local, producing in 13 countries across 60+ labels in the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany, The Nordics, Italy and more. Together with creators, producers, global networks and streamers, we’re behind the scenes of some of the greatest genres. Bringing thousands of hours of entertainment to everyone everywhere.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Digital Content Creator to join our growing Digital Content team within our new digital label Zoo 55, part of ITV Studios. 

You’ll be responsible for creating, ideating and scheduling content for important ITV B2C channels, predominantly across ITV Sport and other key B2C ITV channels. 

Within this role you will be a dynamic team-player, working hand-in-glove with the ITV Sport team, as well as our M&E stakeholders, creating exciting content and ensuring videos are uploaded and fully optimised with compelling thumbnails, descriptive metadata and best-in-class channel presentation. 

We're looking for a highly creative and commercially minded individual with a proven track record in video editing, YouTube content management, copywriting and social media best practices. Beyond video editing, your expertise in SEO and understanding of YouTube and social media algorithms will be crucial in driving engagement and expanding ITV's reach across the digital landscape. 

This role is integral to increasing ITV’s exposure across YouTube, social media and the global AVOD market, so having a keen interest in these areas would be highly beneficial.

The role will entail but not be limited to:

• Working hand-in-glove with the ITV Sport and ITV M&E teams to create, edit and produce content for those respective channels
• Develop and implement a data-driven content strategy to maximise the reach and engagement, as well as support content production and ideation
• Analyse audience insights to optimise content performance across the channel/s
• Ensure content adheres to brand and editorial guidelines, being reactive and sensitive towards guidelines across the different types of programming worked with
• Develop and maintain a system for tracking and logging video content with key stakeholders
• Identify trends and opportunities to expand audience reach and commercial revenues
• Collaborate with the Digital Channels Manager and team to develop and implement new content strategies
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• A proven track record and real passion for Sports and Sports content, with a keen interest and understanding of how Sports content works on YouTube
• Proven video editing skills and industry experience using Adobe Creative Suite
• Proven track record creating YouTube and social media content strategies
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms and how they work
• Experience in utilising data and insights to optimise content strategy
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members on video editing and content creation best practices

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Demonstrable experience working with internal stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence in presenting ideas and a positive approach to challenges
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders

ITV is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. 

Find out more about applying with a disability. 

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life 

More about our benefits 

Closing date: Wednesday 4th December 

"Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested."