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Overview of job:
This role sits across both the @CapitalOfficial and @BigTop40 brands and involves the development and creation of content for various interactive platforms. This includes the brands’ social media channels, websites and Global Player - delivering artist, radio show, presenter and music news content.
The Digital Content Producer will be passionate about crafting engaging, current, on-brand digital content and building an industry leading destination for pop culture and music news.
3 best things about the job:
A chance to produce digital content face-to-face with some of the biggest names in pop music on the UK’s biggest chart show
Working at key brand events including Jingle Bell Ball and Summertime Ball
Collaborating with a team of friendly, creative, like-minded, pop culture enthusiasts!
Measures of success:
In the first few months, you would have:
Produced short-form video content for Capital and Big Top 40s social’s channels, generating 100,000s of views.
Fully immersed yourself in the world of Capital, from the music we play to the key people and themes we cover online.
Embedded yourself into the Capital Evening Show and Big Top 40 Programming teams, collaborating closely with them to create stand-out digital content with the on-air presenters and guests.
Shown passion and excitement for the latest trends and talking points online, and reacted quickly to authentically reflect them on our brands.
Put your own creative stamp on the digital output for the Big Top 40 brand accounts.
Showcased your skills as a hard-working team player who is enthusiastic, punctual, reliable and thrives in a fast-paced working environment.
Responsibilities of the role:
Produce and manage the content schedule for Big Top 40’s social channels, ensuring a regular stream of timely, relevant and engaging social output that supports the live radio broadcast each Sunday and helps increase listening.
Work closely and collaboratively with the Capital Digital team, including digital content producers and editorial writers to develop creative ideas, plan content and execute the wider digital strategy.
Support the Digital Managing Editor to implement the content strategy for @CapitalOfficial, bigtop40.com and @BigTop40, helping to grow and engage audiences online and on-air.
Work with the internal video team to develop ideas, produce series and showcase on-air clips that drive views and increase engagement.
Design and create socially optimised templates and assets for Capital and The Big Top 40.
Work with The Capital Evening Show Programming Producer to produce artist-led exclusives and social video content opportunities that support the show.
Update the chart data on bigtop40.com using our CRM system, and write a weekly editorial article reflecting that week’s chart news.
Create engaging and shareable editorial chart-related content throughout the week for
Monitor the editorial output of key competitors to ensure the Big Top 40 and Capital are leading the way in terms of creating editorial cross-platform content.
What you will need:
The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following:
Has a passion for pop music, pop culture, social trends and entertainment
Excellent understanding of social media and creating engaging, optimised content for different platforms with a particular focus on TikTok and Instagram.
Self-starting, enterprising and ready to deliver ideas.
Experience in designing and creating social media assets.
Experience in video editing and production.
Experience in using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong attention to detail.
Relevant brand experience with a similar audience, or excellent brand and audience knowledge.
Keen to work for a busy, fast paced and high-profile music brand.
Loves working across different fields: design, video, audio.
An understanding of social analytics.
An understanding of defamation and libel laws and familiarity with the OFCOM broadcasting code.
Ability to work across multiple projects and adapt quickly to last minute changes.
Previous experience of working in social or digital for a publisher or broadcaster is advantageous but not essential.
Everyone is welcome at Global:
Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can’t possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that’s why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that diversity will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.