Social Creative – 6-Month FTC (January Start)
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for, or already hold, security clearance
Language: Fluent Russian (spoken and written)
About the Role
We’re looking for a versatile Social Creative to join a multidisciplinary team on a 6-month fixed-term contract starting in January. You’ll work across a range of government-related projects, shaping culturally aware, strategically led content tailored for social platforms.
You’ll be hands-on across ideation, design, copy, and content creation. Sensitivity, accuracy, and discretion are essential due to the nature of the work.
What You’ll Do
* Concept and develop social-first ideas for campaigns and content strands
* Design engaging static and animated assets optimised for social platforms
* Write clear, audience-appropriate social copy in both English and Russian
* Produce and edit short-form social video content (Reels, TikTok, Shorts, etc.)
* Localise and adapt content into Russian, ensuring cultural accuracy and relevance
* Collaborate closely with project managers, strategists, and other creatives
* Stay across platform best practice, trends, and emerging formats
* Deliver multiple workstreams in a fast-moving environment, maintaining high standards
* Ensure consistency across all creative output
About You
* Fluent in Russian (essential)
* Strong portfolio showcasing social design, copywriting, and creative ideation
* Confident working end-to-end: concepts, scripts/copy, design, and video production
* Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro; After Effects desirable)
* Experienced in creating platform-specific content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more
* Experience working on sensitive or government-related communications is advantageous
* Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
* Comfortable working hybrid in London
* Must hold security clearance and be able to show proof
Contract Details
* 6-month FTC, starting January
* Hybrid working, London-based
* Salary: £45,000–£50,000 depending on experience
* Please email your portfolio to zahra@spherelondon.co.uk