Lead Content Creator in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time On-site

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Do you instinctively know what makes a great video? Are you a strong camera-operator and video editor?

We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes content and videography - the kind of person who knows the difference between forced and authentic, and can turn everyday moments into genuinely engaging and creative content. This is a role for a videographer and video editor with the desire to make truly interesting content that they are proud of.

This role is all about bringing brands to life through cool and trendy content that sets apart from the rest . From reactive social moments and behind-the-scenes footage to polished campaign shoots, product content and event coverage, all the way through to TV adverts, you’ll create work that feels culturally relevant, creatively strong, and genuinely engaging.

You’ll need a strong eye for storytelling, strong videography skills, a natural feel for what works across different platforms, and the confidence to turn ideas into content quickly - whether that’s short-form social video, longer-form brand storytelling, or contributing your creative mind to take our video shoots to the next level.

We’re after someone who’s creative, switched on, and tuned into internet culture. Someone who can think beyond just making videos and help shape ideas that build audience connection, brand sentiment, and real engagement. We’re also looking for someone who embraces modern creative tools and workflows - including AI. Whether it’s using AI to speed up ideation, support editing, generate concepts, improve workflows or experiment with new creative formats, we want someone who’s curious about how emerging technology can enhance the way content gets made.

If you’re constantly creating videos, and excited by the idea of helping brands stay culturally relevant in a fast-moving digital world, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who:

Is a highly confident video camera operator, with strong technical knowledge of a range of professional camera systems and the ability to select the right equipment for different shoots.
Has a strong understanding of professional lighting equipment and how to create effective lighting setups across different environments and shooting conditions.
Has advanced working knowledge of Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and After Effects.
Has experience using Photoshop and Lightroom.
Has strong experience creating engaging, social-first video content, ideally within an agency or brand environment.
Is confident filming and editing independently, taking projects from initial concept through to final delivery.
Is comfortable shooting a wide range of content, from talking heads and interviews to events, campaigns and reactive social content.
Has proven experience working with Log camera footage, including colour correction and grading.
Has a strong eye for storytelling, composition, pacing and visual detail, with an instinct for what makes content engaging.
Is naturally creative, proactive and ideas-led, with an established creative style that can be adapted to suit different audiences, brands and briefs.
Can command a room and confidently lead projects end-to-end, with experience in directing and producing.
Has strong working knowledge of modern AI tools and workflows and how they can be integrated into video and wider content creation.
Is comfortable working reactively and at pace, responding quickly to trends, opportunities and changing priorities.
Has excellent communication and collaboration skills, and is comfortable working with clients, talent, internal teams and other creatives.
Is highly organised and able to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Has exceptional time-management and time-keeping skills, with proven experience working to time-sensitive briefs and tight turnaround times.
Has a strong understanding of what makes content perform across different audiences and social platforms.
Management experience is desirable, with the ability to support, mentor or lead other creatives.
Photography skills are desirable, as is experience in drone operation and/or a valid drone licence. These are not essential.

What does a Lead Content Creator at BWP do?

As a marketing agency, we believe strong content sits at the centre of modern brand building. We’re looking for a Lead Content Creator who can help bring brands to life through engaging, professional camera-led video content that connects with audiences in meaningful ways.

You’ll be responsible for creating content across a range of clients from reactive social moments and behind-the-scenes footage to campaign shoots, product content, interviews and event coverage. You’ll even play a key role in producing and directing TV/Hero adverts for many of our clients. A strong understanding of camera operation, lighting, sound and how to Direct are incredibly important parts of this role.

Working closely with our Social, Creative, PR and Client Services teams, you’ll help turn ideas into content that feels culturally relevant, strategically thought through, and genuinely engaging. You'll also be responsible for managing one of our Junior Content Creators in Manchester.

This role combines creativity with fast thinking, storytelling and a strong understanding of what works across different platforms. No two days will look the same... one day you could be on-site filming content, the next, editing/animating or helping shape ideas for upcoming campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Create engaging video content across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and other social platforms
Film and edit short-form and longer-form video content for social, marketing campaigns and wider brand activity
Play a role in Directing/Producing larger campaign work/Hero or TV ads depending on experience
Colour-grading log footage
Management of a Junior Content Creator
Capture camera content at shoots, events, client locations and behind-the-scenes moments (not phone content - this is a camera led role)
Work closely with internal teams including Social, Creative, PR and Client Services to develop content concepts and campaigns
Support the planning, shooting and delivery of content across multiple brands and clients
Edit video content using tools such as Premiere Pro, After Effects and Davinci Resolve
Create content optimised for different platforms, audiences and objectives
Help maintain a consistent visual style
Contribute creative ideas during campaign planning, brainstorms and client discussions
Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment
Assist with photography, motion content and basic graphic content where needed
Manage your time effectively, being responsible for keeping on top of your timesheets - a commercial frame of mind is crucial.

Who are BWP, and why should I come and work with you?

BWP is an award-winning destination marketing agency. We help brands and destinations attract more people, create better experiences and achieve commercial growth through impactful, creative marketing.

From shopping centres and retail destinations to leisure and lifestyle brands, our work brings together strategy, creative, PR, digital and more to create campaigns that make a real difference.

We work with household-name brands and destinations including Trafford Centre, Lakeside, Eldon Square and Braehead – so there’s always something interesting to get stuck into.

We’re a growing agency with big ambitions, but we’ve kept the things that make agency life great: talented people, varied work, close client relationships and plenty of opportunity to get involved, have an idea and make an impact.

What's in it for you?

We offer a competitive salary of £32–34k, alongside a benefits package designed to support your work, development and life outside of it.

You'll get:

25 days' holiday – 22 days' annual leave, plus three days off over Christmas, and UK bank holidays.
A day off for your birthday – because birthdays should be celebrated, not spent at your desk!
Hybrid working – three days a week collaborating with colleagues in our Manchester town-centre offices (Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday)
Company bonus scheme (discretionary) – if BWP does well, so do you.
Personal Development Plans – bespoke development plans, mentoring and support to help you build your skills and progress towards Senior Account Executive and beyond.
A busy social calendar – regular company socials and plenty of opportunities to get to know the team outside of work.
Recognition and celebration – a culture where great work and contributions are recognised and celebrated through regular awards and team celebrations.
Wellbeing support – our company wellbeing programme includes access to a free counselling service when you need it.
Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future while you're building your career with us.
Employee perks and cashback – access to discounts, offers and cashback through Perks at Work and CharlieHR.

LOVED: Living Our Values Every Day

At BWP, our values aren’t just words on a wall, they shape how we work, collaborate and support each other every day. Our team are a lovely bunch who are curious, thoughtful and excited to be part of a team that values both commercial thinking and human connection.

We’ve recently launched a new internal recognition and reward programme that celebrates people who truly bring these values to life across the agency.

We’re looking for someone who:

strives to make a positive and IMPACTFUL difference in everything you do - whether for clients, colleagues or the wider community
genuinely enjoys uncovering insight and using data to support smarter thinking and better decisions, bringing real PASSION to the work you do
isn’t afraid to challenge assumptions, explore new ideas or find more creative ways of solving problems - showing a BRAVE mindset in the way you think and work
is approachable, collaborative and genuinely HUMAN in the way you work with others - bringing personality, empathy and positivity to the team

Next steps

If this sounds like the role for you and you tick our ideal candidate boxes, we welcome your application.

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 our Video Production Manager. Nail that interview and you’ll be given a task to complete and invited into the office to meet a few more of the team you’ll be working alongside. 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.