Fixed Contract Digital Content Creator

1. Responsibility for all areas of content creation from concept to delivery.
2. Support the Marketing Team in developing a social media content strategy that aligns with the Marketing Strategy
3. Working with on-site Heligan Team members in interpretation, horticulture, and estate to share the stories of our gardens.

• Insightful and intuitive storyteller with an eye for detail and a flair for execution



• Technically experienced and confident in filming, photography, and editing, with knowledge and practical understanding of using Adobe creative suite: Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere Pro/Photoshop.



• Proactive approach to problem-solving with a good balance between perfection and pragmatism



• Excellent IT and communication skills



• Great teamwork, and ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and someone who is flexible to a changing working environment.



• Demonstrating great initiative and a self-starter - with examples of how you've done this successfully before.



• A degree in videography or marketing and examples of work and experience



• Experience in photography shooting with a Sony A7.



• The ability to write creatively, developing a tone of voice which is on-brand.



• Social media savvy; up to date on the latest social trends.



• Ability to create relevant content in different formats, e.g., graphics, GIFs, and short-form videos across all social platforms.



• Drone skills and podcast production useful but not essential.



• Highly skilled in film with developing / passion for photography and graphics / design also.



• Technical understanding of social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & YouTube.



• Skill (and examples of) using video and photo editing software to a consistently high level creating authentic and unique content.



• Uses insights and analytics to take a data-driven approach to content planning, using tools to understand content engagement and adjust strategy accordingly.



• A willingness to learn and a positive attitude.



• Great attention to detail and proactive approach to tackling projects.


Vision and values

• Understand, demonstrate, reinforce, and promote the behaviours that underpin our values.



• Be aware of the role of you and your team in achieving our vision and objectives.


Education
Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience
3 years + content creation (essential)

At The Lost Gardens of Heligan we believe in the regenerative power of beauty. We exist to restore the lost connections between nature, ourselves, and each-other. And we do this by honouring the past, enriching the present and showing a path for the future.

We are looking for a Digital Content Creator to assist our marketing team over the summer. You'll be creative, adventurous, and passionate about nature and sustainability.

In the Marketing Team, our mission is to speak to millions and millions of people, sharing the stories from Heligan that can help to shape a more sustainable, better future. The role is important for us to achieve this, as we look to take our much-loved brand onto new platforms, and to engage with wider audiences. We're looking for someone who cares about nature, and is proactive, ambitious and an intuitive storyteller.

Package
The roll is full time, 40hrs a week, fixed term contract and will require some occasional work at weekends or during evening events.
It is based at The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall.

• We are looking for a proactive self-starter who has 3 years plus experience working either in-house or for an agency.


• Salary is subject to experience.


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• This is a fixed term contract, from 1 June until 31 August. There may be the possibility to extend the contract for the right candidate., Free entry to The Lost Gardens of Heligan for immediate family



• Staff discounts at shop, restaurants, and café



• Company events


Other
The role may be required to undertake other reasonable duties which are compatible with the overall scope of this appointment, and, in addition, all employees are expected to work within the terms of their contract of employment and adhere to Smit Associates policies and the Values and Behaviours.
You may also be required to work on the other brands in the Smit Associates portfolio.
Contract Dates:
June 1st - August 31st 2024
Application deadline:
24th May 2024 midnight
Interviews w/c 27th May:
Start date - early June