Production Assistant Social & Video

Through creative expertise and co-ordination you will be supporting the Content & Channel Manager to plan and produce cut through social and video content which reaches and influences both internal and external audiences and can help bring to life the stories behind M&S

You'll be working as part of an integrated Corporate Affairs function and respond to briefs from across the wider business and work closely with stores, sites and suppliers in the co-ordination of shoots.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of M&S brand building activity and deliver content and campaigns with impact across a diverse range of channels.

Key accountabilities

Creative delivery and brief response:

• Work with the Channel and Content Managers to respond to briefs from across M&S and develop creative solutions and new concepts and ideas for content
• Bring social expertise to creative and planning process – staying close to emerging social channel trends and technologies to ensure continual improvement in content delivery
• Plan, manage, shoot and edit in-house video and social assignments – in line with creative expertise - to deliver compelling and engaging content spanning videos, image animation, podcasts, presentations
• Brings expertise and detailed knowledge of tailoring and editing content for specific social channels – understanding the different needs of channels such as LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok
• Adapt style for different audience groups (internal and external), across a range of channels and events – from social through to major regulated corporate events
• Working within M&S Masterbrand Guidelines to ensure brand consistency.

Co-ordination and planning:

Support the Channel and Content Manager and Content and Channel Officer in co-ordination and delivery of shoots. This may include;

• Management of shoot logistics – producing call sheets, liaison with stores, sites, suppliers and sourcing of relevant props and product
• Storyboard and script development – ensuring sign off from relevant Business Partners
• Working with relevant external agencies to provide b-roll and imagery

• Attend and participate in weekly content planning meetings lead by Head of External Communications and Campaigns
• Manage all projects to agreed budget and timeframes

Key skills

• Highly creative and motivated by new ideas and concepts
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Digitally savvy
• Proficient photography and videography skills and familiarity with various equipment for video and audio
• Excellent PowerPoint skills
• Good knowledge of industry standard applications including Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, etc
• Highly organised, strong project manager with excellent attention to detail

Some of the benefits include

• Work-life balance and hybrid working.
• Colleagues and environment that inspire you to be your best.
• 20% discount on M&S products.
• A range of wellbeing support (including free counselling and a virtual GP for you and immediate family).

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M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.

We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.