Kerrang! is hiring a junior content creator

Who we’re looking for

Kerrang! is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Content Creator who has a genuine passion for social media, video and all things digital content.

You will be based in our London office and be part of a tight-knit team that produces exclusive editorial and visual content for a worldwide audience on a daily basis.

This is a really exciting time for Kerrang! as we enter the next phase. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to grow with the brand and develop this role into their own.

As a Junior Content Creator you will stay on top of all major social media platforms (with a focus on Instagram and TikTok) and scope out relevant trends, while also assisting in the development and implementation of campaign strategies.

You will be encouraged to pitch video and visual content ideas, as well as develop new video and photo-led content with the creative team. As a hands-on person, you will assist with video and photoshoots in addition to working with the creative team on pre- and post-production. You will create social media-specific content, whether that’s cutdowns of larger video pieces or something developed solely for a social campaign.

While Kerrang! is well-established as an alternative music brand, we believe that Kerrang! is an attitude, not a genre, and a big part of our future is covering wider alternative culture. As such, you will be an active member of the alternative scene with both the curiosity and drive to explore the emerging and undiscovered side of the Kerrang! world.

It is important that you are forward-thinking, proactive and love working in a creative and collaborative environment. We want you to love and own your work!

How to apply

Applicants should contact [email protected] with their full CV, a covering letter outlining why they want to join the Kerrang! team and what having the Kerrang! attitude means them. Please remember to put the title of the job you are applying for in the subject line.

We ask that you provide relevant examples of your work, whether that’s an Instagram or TikTok account that you manage or videos you have edited/digital content you have made. We also encourage any other creative work that you would like to share with us.

Closing date: February 4, 2022

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop Kerrang!’s social media channels.

• Develop and implement campaign strategies for social media.

• Pitch creative and engaging ideas for social media.

• Assist on shoots and support with video editing where needed.

• Assisting on research and shoot coordination (pre-production).

• Create social cutdowns from our larger video content.

• Develop and create platform-specific content.

• Assist with livestreams.

• Engage Kerrang!’s audience through our social media platforms.

• Help to develop and maintain our TOV on socials.

• Keep an eye on the wider digital world for relevant and shareable content.

• Have your ear to the ground for new musical trends and cultural scenes.

• Be available for shoots outside of regular office hours.

• Must have a genuine love and understanding of Instagram and TikTok with proven experience using these channels.

• Must have the ability and drive to develop ideas and strategies for Instagram and TikTok.

• Must have the ability to use all major social media platforms and content management systems.

• Must have at least a basic working knowledge of video editing software (Adobe Premiere is preferred).

• A basic working knowledge of key Adobe Creative Cloud software is preferred.

• Experience in basic video production is preferred.

• A strong command of the English language.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• A professional approach to timekeeping and deadlines.

Kerrang! is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace. We are making continuous changes to ensure all voices – especially those of minorities – are not only heard, but supported and celebrated. We encourage those of every race, colour, religion or gender identity to apply.

About Kerrang!

Kerrang! has been the world’s greatest alternative publication since 1981. Created by fans for fans, Kerrang! was the first magazine dedicated solely to heavy music. It has since expanded far beyond the printed page to become a multi-platform, international brand with millions of readers across the world.