Content Creator - Curiously & Hear Me Out

We are open to remote working for this role, however travel to London on an ad hoc basis will be required. We will discuss working location options at interview stage. We are on the look out for a social video enthusiast to join our team as a Content Creator. You will play a key role in our Reach youth strategy by creating short and long‑form social videos that are engaging, informative, and entertaining for the Curiously & Hear Me Out audiences.

Curiously is a female‑focused Gen Z video brand, ‘On the Pulse of Pop Culture’, while Hear Me Out is a progressive short‑form vertical video brand focused on ‘Where Politics Meets Pop Culture’. You will need to be comfortable with covering a wide variety of topics within the pop culture and political spheres and comfortable both in front of and behind the camera. You will leverage your understanding of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat, along with digital media trends, to engage viewers, drive monetisation and enhance the overall reach and impact of our editorial output.

This position allows for true creativity – we want you to generate and pitch story ideas, research and script vertical video content specifically tailored for TikTok, Instagram reels, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat, and Facebook reels. You’ll also pitch for interviews, travel for key events and video interview opportunities for news coverage and formats, where required.

What you need to succeed

• The ideal candidate will have strong social video experience (short & long form) preferably from an editorial background.
• You will be passionate and creative, with a demonstrated ability to deliver compelling and promotable stories through video.
• You’ll have the ability to inject personality into content and strike the right tone where appropriate.
• We are open to people looking to step up into this role, or experienced Content Creators wanting to pivot into a new challenge.
• You will have experience of filming, editing and producing creative, engaging social video content tailored for specific platforms and will be comfortable both in front of and behind the camera.
• We are looking for a strong video editor with experience with software such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
• You will be required to travel to London where required for interviews, and flexibility to commute will be essential.
• This is predominantly a Monday to Friday 9‑5 position, however you will need to be flexible to work some weekends, early shifts and evening shifts where required.
• A qualification in Journalism (NCTJ) & Media Law knowledge is highly desirable, but not essential.

How we’ll look after you

We take good care of our people – and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you’ll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), with an extra day after 3, 5 and 10 years. We also have a scheme to buy extra holiday if you want to.
• One extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• An extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you – such as getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family.
• Retirement support – we match your pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Progressive people policies – enhanced family leave, policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression.
• A healthcare cash plan – money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor’s appointments.
• A car lease scheme – buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, paid via salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support – a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Financial Wellbeing – Access Stream, an app for managing your finances, pay, rewards and benefits all in one place.
• Discounts – 15% off with Reach’s online marketplace, Yimbly, and interest‑free loans for season tickets and technology.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying. We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work. Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.