Summary of the Social Content Producer - Pride Of Britain Events - 12 month FTC job at Reach plc

Company Description

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, DailyStar and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

Job Description

12 months FTC Mat Cover 

Our Pride of Britain portfolio is evolving from a once-a-year awards ceremony into a year-round platform celebrating the people making Britain better. Alongside this growth, we're launching a range of new events across Reach brands making this a seriously exciting time to join our team.

We’re searching for a trend-obsessed, TikTok-native Social Content Producer to present, create, and grow our online community.

If you love being on camera influencer-style, feel completely at home interviewing celebrities, and know what makes content go viral, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do -

• Create & Edit: Film, edit, and package high-impact, short-form video tailored for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Ride the Trends: Stay ahead of internet culture, jump on viral formats, and utilise AI tools to keep content fresh and fast.
• Present & Interview: Step in front of the camera with natural, influencer-style confidence to interview celebrities, nominees, and members of the public.
• Cover Live Events: Capture behind-the-scenes magic before, during, and after our major events to keep our platforms buzzing.
• Drive Audience Growth: Write sharp captions, design eye-catching thumbnails, and use analytics to expand our reach especially with younger, 30s-focused demographics.
• Collaborate: Partner with our social, editorial, and PR teams to deliver seamless, high-energy campaigns.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Skills & Experience

• Content & Camera Skills: Strong track record filming, editing (CapCut/Premiere Pro), and naturally presenting on-camera to interview talent and celebs.
• Platform Expertise: Deep knowledge of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook trends, formats, and growth tactics.
• Data & Growth: Proven ability to use channel analytics to grow audiences, boost revenue, and create thumb-stopping thumbnails and captions.
• Media Savvy: Up-to-date understanding of media law and copyright rules for digital video content.

Key Qualities

• Creative & Collaborative: Packed with fresh ideas, strong communication skills, and a team-first mindset.
• Adaptable & Driven: Flexible working style ready for fast-moving environments and event rotas (including occasional evenings/weekends).

Additional Information

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), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Financial wellbeing – Access Stream, our app for managing your finances, pay, rewards and benefits all in one place
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

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.