Job Title: Content Creator

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

Department: Marketing and Communications

Location: Brentford

Reports to: Communications Manager

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

With our community work spanning more than three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all backgrounds.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust delivers a range of programmes in education, employability, sports participation, health and community engagement. We have won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and have cemented our reputation as a community-led Football Club.

In 2018 the Trust joined the European Football for Development Network and aligned our strategy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which demonstrates our local impact at a global level and our ongoing commitment towards sustainability.

The Trust is entering an exciting phase of expansion and now operates across two new state of the art sites. We are a key partner at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub which opened its doors to the public in 2021, whilst also enjoying a purpose-built office space at our Community Stadium Hub adjacent to the Brentford FC Stadium.

Join us as we take our development model to a new depth, linking opportunities, evolving participants and staff, and connecting communities.

Our Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability, we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.

General Trust Accountabilities

· To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies.

· To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements.

· To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust.

· To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel.

· To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.

Main Purpose of the Content Creator

This role will support the implementation of the Brentford FC CST Communications Strategy through the delivery of high quality media content. The successful candidate will have an important role in creating original content across various platforms and will support the Marketing and Communications team to stay ahead of social media trends.

The role will suit someone with excellent written communication skills, an innovative mindset, and a passion for creating original, exciting, and engaging content. We are looking for someone who is a confident self-starter and comfortable dealing with a range of people, from project participants to First Team players and senior executives.

Responsibilities

· Create original and creative long and short form content across all digital platforms.

· Develop an ongoing content calendar and strategy aligned to the Trust’s overall Communications strategy.

· Be on top and ahead of social media trends.

· Plan, shoot, produce and edit content for all Trust channels. Including writing scripts as required and conducting interviews.

· Work alongside and collaboratively with other departments at the Trust to deliver campaigns.

Events

· Provide video and photography support as needed on Trust events, including fundraising and public engagement events.

The Selection Criteria - Essential Personal Characteristics

· Demonstrable ability using Adobe Creative suite apps; Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop in particular.

· Evidence of producing and self-shooting video content across digital and social media platforms.

· Team-oriented approach with a strong desire to collaborate and work across different departments.

· Strong IT skills.

· Ability to deliver content against tight deadlines and able to respond to quick changes whilst remaining calm and focused.

· Good photography skills.

· Ability to think creatively and to clearly communicate ideas and concepts.

· High levels of attention to detail and an eye for visuals.

· Confident script and copy writing skills and ability to conduct interviews for video if required.

· Strong written and verbal communications skills.

· Engaging, warm and friendly personality with the ability to quickly build relationships with people at all levels.

Desirable:

· Passionate and knowledgeable about sport and community activity.

· Motivated and driven to create the best original content for Trust channels across all departments.

· Experience of creating artwork for digital marketing.

· Full driving licence preferred due to requirement to travel but not an essential requirement.

The Appointment

Annual salary will be £25,000 to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience.

To Apply

Send a copy of your up to date CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role at the following link:

https://hr.breathehr.com/v/content-creator-27898

Please also include showreel and/or links to previous work examples which showcases your strengths and demonstrates your suitability for the role. This should be no more than 3 minutes in length. Please ensure it is correctly labelled with your full name.

The closing date for applications is Monday 13 February 2023.

The interviews will take place in week commencing Monday 20 February 2023.

Suitable candidates may be contacted for interview earlier.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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