Junior Social Video Creator

Bath - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Junior Social Video Creator (Off-Road)

Location: Bath UK (Office-Based)
Reporting to: Production Director
Focus: GMBN EMBN and Off-Road Tech Channels

Do you live for the trails Are you the first to know when a new bike drops or a pro sends it on a world-class line
Play Sports Network is looking for a Junior Social Video Creator to join our team in Bath. This is a dream role for a mountain bike obsessive who understands that a 15-second Reel can be just as impactful as a 20-minute documentary.

Reporting directly to the Production Director you will be the creative engine behind the social presence of GMBN (Global Mountain Bike Network) and EMBN (Electric Mountain Bike Network). You wont just be editing; youll be defining how the off-road community consumes content on TikTok Instagram and YouTube offer a fast-paced development-focused environment. Well provide the training but we expect you to bring the passion the technical spark and the social-first mindset from Day 1.

As a Junior Social Video Creator you are responsible for delivering daily high-quality video content across our off-road social media channels. You will work within a world-class production team to ensure our content is entertaining informative and perfectly optimized for the platform it sits on. While your focus is Off-Road youll be part of a wider team that scales to support all PSN channels.

Role and Responsibilities

Social-First Production: Create shoot edit and produce vertical videos (TikTok Reels Shorts) that resonate with the MTB and E-MTB community.
Content Mining: Identify hero moments from long-form GMBN/EMBN YouTube episodes and re-version them for cross-platform success.
Technical Agility: Respond quickly to short-notice requests from the Production Director - whether its a pro team move or a new tech launch.
Trend Adaptation: Constantly monitor social trends and suggest creative ways to adapt them for our cycling audience.
Platform Expertise: Become the go-to expert on platform requirements video tagging and publishing best practices (YouTube IG FB TikTok).
Workflow Management: Use production tools like Trello to manage a high-volume rapid-turnaround schedule.
Commercial Integration: Implement our approach to working with brand partners ensuring commercial content feels organic and engaging.

Skills Knowledge & Experience Required

Skills

Off-Road Obsession: A deep passion for MTB and E-MTB. You need to know your derailleur from your dropper post and your Classics from your Crankworx.
Rapid Editing: The ability to cut high-energy video quickly in Adobe Premiere Pro without losing the narrative.
Visual Flair: An eye for what looks good on a small screen - lighting framing and on-screen graphics.
Team Player: Motivated to collaborate with the wider Audience Development and Editorial teams in the Bath office.

Knowledge

Software: Strong foundational knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro is essential.
Creative Suite: Familiarity with After Effects Photoshop or Illustrator is a significant advantage.
Languages: Ability to understand/speak German French Spanish or Italian is a bonus for our international growth.
Media Law: A basic understanding of copyright and brand safety.

Experience

Short-Form Content: Proven experience (professional or personal) in creating engaging vertical video content.
Pace: Experience working to tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.
Cycling Background: A background in cycling or mountain biking is a distinct advantage - we want people who get the sport.

Logistics

Schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday based in our Bath office. Some flexibility is required for key events; any additional hours are agreed in advance with TOIL (time off in lieu) available.

Required Experience:

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Junior Social Video Creator (Off-Road)Location: Bath UK (Office-Based)Reporting to: Production DirectorFocus: GMBN EMBN and Off-Road Tech ChannelsDo you live for the trails Are you the first to know when a new bike drops or a pro sends it on a world-class linePlay Sports Network is looking for a Jun...