Job Description
 

Salary

£30 - 35k per annum

 

Reporting to

Post Production Lead

 

About Contented

 

Contented is a content agency that delivers content solutions to our clients, by being able to strategise, be creative and produce what we pitch. Our approach is always evolving as we create content in an ever-changing world. Our diverse & multi-talented, in-house team of creatives, designers, animators, producers, and editors create and facilitate impactful storytelling for our clients. We’ve partnered with a multitude of brands to complement and enhance their production approach, providing services that match our clients’ unique needs.

 

Here at Contented we strongly believe learning, growing and honing our existing skills will not only improve us individually as professionals but most importantly improve our output. The candidate will show a willingness to push the skills they already have whilst also being open to learning and growing within the role to both better themselves and Contented.

 

We are a company built on our values; here’s a taste of what it means to work at Contented.
 

• We take an evolving approach to content in an ever-changing world. Innovation and agility are at the heart of what we do, meaning we change with the times and evolve as our clients do.

• We’re passionate about what we do. We’re big believers that we do our best work when we’re having fun doing it.

• We’re champions of diversity. Good things happen when everyone has a seat at the table. At Contented, our differences are our strengths – everyone is welcome and valued.

• We know there’s no limits to creativity. Creativity is the undercurrent of everything we do, from the work itself to how we produce it.

• We’re a people-centric business. We know that people are at their best when they have the flexibility to work how they work best. We take a flexible approach to office life and strive to build a company culture that gets the balance between fun and work just right.
   

Company Benefits
 

• Life Assurance (on passing probation)

• Healthcare cashback scheme (on passing probation)

• Vitality Private Medical Insurance (after 6 months continuous service)

• Income Protection (after 6 months continuous service)

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We want to work with the best people, and we want them to have a great career with us. We will make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable people to show us their skills and experience and we will make relevant workplace adjustments for employees who need them to be at their best.

 

If you require assistance applying or would like to find out more about our recruitment process, please contact careers@contentedgroup.com and we'll be happy to assist.

 

Job Summary

 

We are looking for an inquisitive storyteller who is passionate about human-led stories and directing a wide range of content. Someone who likes to craft narratives, direct, shoot and work with a variety of talent and is always on the lookout for different stories and how to tell these stories differently. We pride ourselves on having a diverse range of thinkers, therefore we are looking for someone who brings their own personality and way of thinking to each story.

Working closely with the Executive Producer, Senior Creative and  Editor the role will direct, oversee and when required, edit content. You will have proven experience managing teams and crews and a proven ability to shoot a variety of content and in varying environments. Whether you are on set directing and shooting or in the studio editing you will be required to deliver projects on time and on budget to the highest quality.
 

You’ll be adaptable as your time could range from directing narrative-based films and digitally focussed content to writing and crafting visual treatments. You will work across a variety of clients and industries from sporting organisations and national governing bodies to FTSE 100 companies and the world’s biggest social media platforms.

You’ll be passionate about delivering visually engaging work and have a hunger to improve and master your craft.

Key Responsibilities

 

• Creatively define the style and tone of content, carefully crafting content that delivers against the brief and to the audience.

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• Develop and present treatments to internal and external audiences in a clear, coherent and visually engaging way.

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• Show strong editorial judgement in order to lead internal and external teams to script narrative, and craft detailed shot lists and storyboards.

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• Lead and collaborate with Producers, Researchers and other crew members during production, ensuring they have clear and realistic objectives.

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• Direct and collaborate with presenters, athletes and talent ensuring they have been briefed and are aware of the editorial objectives of the film

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Requirements of you
 

• 5+ years of experience working as a videographer or self-shooting director.

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• Proven ability to generate and craft interesting and current stories suitable for a wider range of clients and genres.

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• Able to direct, shoot and edit to a high standard with fast turnarounds.
  Experience directing in a range of different environments, sets and talent.

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• Excellent scripting and narrative skills.
  Superb knowledge and experience in using of Adobe Creative suite.

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• Strong knowledge of set lighting and audio.

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• A willingness to travel, as this role will require working on location.