Social Assistant, Woo
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Office Location: Hoxton, London
Closing Date: 21st March 2023
Salary: Up to 25K
ABOUT WOO
Woo is a first-of-its-kind, feelgood media platform and marketplace, on a mission to turn generation anxious into generation zen. Brought to you by ITV, we make wellness discoverable, aspirational and culturally relevant – through the lens of entertainment, products and storytelling.
We engage our audience with their passion points – music, fashion, activism and culture – all through a wellness lens. We take unconventional practices that are designed to improve the human experience, align them with cultural icons and deliver them in a way that feels desirable and relatable. Documentaries, reality series, endorphin-releasing videos, audio and beyond.
THE ROLE
- Pitch and create social content that grows our audience and engagement
- Support our social team on meeting audience goals across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest, Facebook & Twitter)
- Use social publishing tools to support the scheduling and posting of social content across all active channels
- Support programming across all active accounts daily, source and licence trending viral video and meme content
- Write engaging social copy that aligns with Woo’s tone of voice and brand values
- Work with the Senior Social Media Manager and Social Producers to create image and video content to a schedule
- Collaborate with internal teams to distribute our original video and editorial content across social channels
- Work with in-house designers to create platform-specific assets (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat) that drive conversations around editorial themes
- Use knowledge of social platforms and youth culture to spot the latest trends and future proof Woo’s social content.
- Ideate around new tools (Stories, Live, TikTok, Reels etc.) and test in innovative ways
- Willing to shoot face to camera videos and a confident content creator is a bonus!
MINIMUM CRITERIA
- Minimum 1-2 years of social media experience at an agency, publisher or related media business
- High proficiency and understanding of G-Suite and social scheduling tools such as Later
- Experience in the following areas: content creation, strong copywriting and video editing
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people and as a Disability Confident Leader if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee you’ll get to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
KEY CRITERIA
- Ability to demonstrate a native understanding of social media
- Excellent Communication Skills – high aptitude for managing expectations
- Solutions Oriented – propensity to solve matters rather than dwell on the problem at hand
- Authenticity, Integrity & Resiliency – takes pride and accountability for the work and possesses the ability to defend the work recommended
- Informed – curious and interested in media industry news and literature
- Collaborative – happy to and willing to work with others to create the best result
We’re happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application & selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require anything… our email is talkingcareers@itv.com.
Find out more about our benefits https://www.itvjobs.com/why-join-us/benefits/
We want to be the most flexible employer in Media. We offer Smart working and we will support you and provide you the right environment and work/ life balance
We reach millions of people everyday, that’s why having diverse talents and being an organisation where colleagues feel included is crucial to us. We have various networks who celebrate and support our colleagues. We try to embed an inclusive mindset in everything we do.
* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
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Job Description
A television and media production company is seeking freelance production professionals to join its expanding talent pool. The company is currently looking for experienced and aspiring Runners, Production Assistants (PAs), and Researchers for future production opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in television, media production, and content creation who are looking to build relationships with an established production team and be considered for upcoming projects.
Job Responsibilities
Runner
- Support production teams with daily logistical tasks.
- Assist with transportation, errands, and general production needs.
- Help maintain efficient on-set operations.
Production Assistant (PA)
- Assist with production coordination and crew support.
- Help manage schedules, equipment, and production logistics.
- Provide administrative and operational support during productions.
Researcher
- Conduct research for television and media projects.
- Gather background information, contacts, and supporting materials.
- Assist development and production teams with content research.
Requirements
- Interest or experience in television, film, or media production.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional attitude and attention to detail.
- Relevant experience for the applied position is preferred.
- Must submit a CV and brief cover note for consideration.
Compensation Details
- Freelance opportunities.
- Compensation will vary by project and role.
- Details provided to selected candidates for future assignments.