Role Overview:
To create and deliver engaging, brand defining content across all mediums, including imagery, motion and copy to support all Pro:Direct Lifestyle driven stories. Responsible for delivering channel content, whilst producing authentic visual and written content to support the core values of curation, choice and distinction. You will be an excellent communicator within the ever-changing landscape of Lifestyle and product culture, whilst taking a responsibility in helping to drive social performance, engagement and channel growth.
What you get:
- 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) rising to 33 days with length of service.
- 3 days paid sickness.
- Workplace pension through Royal London - 3% Employer contribution to 5% Employee Contribution
- Staff discount of up to 30% (Pro:Direct) and 50% (Do Clothing).
- Seasonal shutdown over the Christmas period with a gifted day of leave.
- Discounted Gym Membership through Premier Gym, Newton Abbot.
- National Gym discounts are available through Hussle and Nuffield Health.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through AXA Health for staff & family members.
- Annual Pay Reviews and Appraisals.
- 'Refer a friend' policy, with bonus rewards for successful referrals.
- Free Annual Flu Jabs.
- Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme for staff with over 5 years length of service.
- Casual work attire.
- PDS has a vibrant & passionate culture.
- Based in the heart of Devon, we have rolling green hills, sandy beaches, and mysterious moorlands - as far as locations go you can't beat the Southwest.
What we need you to do as a Content Creator:
- Take full responsibility for the ideation, creation and delivery of content.
- Work collaboratively with various roles within the business to ensure the successful delivery of engaging, informative and purpose-driven content.
- Work flexibly alongside agreed roll-outs to support key events, matches and product launches.
- Conduct presentations on audio and visual content and host Q&A and insight sessions as required.
- Translate vision and opportunities into actionable content plans and briefs.
- Ensure all required content for each channel is captured, delivered and deployed in a timely manner.
- Contribute to the shared social calendar to support growth of key channels.
- Use insights to recommend new ideas and content franchises, therefore enabling the effective interaction with the consumer.
- Understand best practices of social media channels and hubs.
- Ensure the quality of visual assets are of the highest standard.
- Maintain an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of products, events, trends and research sports where necessary.
- Prioritise and effectively manage workload to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to and problems are anticipated before escalation.
- Attend and cover any Pro:Direct Lifestyle led events, activations or brand opportunities delivering content and outputs in alignment with the channel strategies.
Your skills as a Content Creator:
- Exceptional command of language, grammar and punctuation.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to a high level of accuracy.
- Computing competency and experience of relevant social channels and editing software.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- A basic knowledge of SEO, sporting goods and eCommerce is desirable.
What we look for in our team:
- To add cultural and professional value to the team
- Be 100% yourself - we are genuine and love what we do
- Passion ... without it we would not be where we are today
- A true team player - we work hard and play hard together
- We don't have time for lone wolves - we build everything together
- A true desire to deliver outstanding customer-focused solutions
A little bit about us:
#TeamProDirect is built on a passion for sport, product, and service. Our team has worked relentlessly over the past 30 years to ensure we connect athletes worldwide with the best choice of products. We make it our mission to engage with and awaken the passion within our customers; we strive to produce the best possible experience and want them to love sport and sports products as much as we do. We are a hard-hitting and lively band of professionals, dedicated to change the world of online sports retail.