Job Description

Content Producer - Retail

Producer Hub

Hybrid from Craft Manchester

Reporting to the Head of Photography

Immediate start Mat leave cover until Feb 2027 (option to extend)

Please only apply of you can travel to Craft Manchester onsite and have the rights to work in the UK

WHO WE ARE

Ghosts. A swimming pool. Two adorable kittens. At McCann Manchester, it's fair to say we're a little different.


Here the people make the agency, they are what makes our work so unique. That's why we're on the look-out for the people who can contribute to creating great work. We're a creative agency spread across eight acres of countryside in Cheshire, and the rumours are true, we also have a pub, bistro and gym all on-site. McCann Manchester is a big family - the largest integrated agency in the UK in fact.

YOUR ROLE

The Content Producer manages the content production / origination of moving content discipline and related projects at Craft Manchester. You'll be working in and out of house on production projects from inception to completion and are responsible for quality of product, on-time delivery, commercial and financial targets being met, as well as oversight/management of the end-to-end process, workflow.


The role is key in both content innovation as well as maximizing the agency's ability to in-house content production effectively both locally in Manchester and across the rest of the Craft network. This role reports into the Head of Photography.


The role focusses on multiple clients who have a retail focus and will deliver fast turnaround pieces of content predominately for social media.


The role will be based across a couple of sites for Craft Manchester.


This position will start within the next two months and be offered as a long-term FTC, with possible future opportunities beyond this period.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that projects are delivered to the highest quality, on time and on budget Carry out everything you do with great attention to detail and high degree of organisation Have excellent production knowledge

Maintain strong local and international production connections staying abreast of changes and new talent in the industry

Build strong working relationships internally and with production partners and clients, with a pleasant, proactive, firm but fair working manner Be assertive, to keep the client, production partners and internal teams motivated, no matter what unforeseen situation arises Have clear written and verbal communication skills Be proactive Have the initiative to proactively anticipate potential problems and formulate smart solutions Be flexible to adapt to changing business needs Have resilience to always keep the processes flowing Ensure all financials are kept up to date: estimates, POs, timesheets, invoices, billing Strong computer skills in Word and Excel Work closely with your team and other teams to help each individual succeed

YOU WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH

All teams within Craft from Content to Client Services and Post-Production - to ensure appropriate hybrid resource sharing and support on integrated production projects Other content leads in other Craft studios or related stakeholders in charge of content production at agencies within the network.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Experience of production with a content focus Strategic and creative thinker Knowledge of the retail sector Experience and planning projects within timescales and budget Experience from working in another short form content role, ideally within a production advertising agency Ability to jump on to last minute briefs and produce content quickly across all media

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS to apply,

Ability to work at a pace Not precious, wiling to roll up your sleeves and get things done Be flexible with timings to meet the clients' requirements Solid level of Content Producing experience at another production or content agency across social media Candidates with retail experience would be preferred Able to start immediately on a long-term until mid 2027 Full driving license and car, as there will be some travel between our sites in the area

THE TRUTH

Working with McCann Manchester will be a journey, it'll be both fun and challenging. We want you to create work our clients will be excited about and work you will feel proud of.


McCann is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.


McCann is a disability-confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Exceptions may apply if due to the volume of applications, we are not able to interview all eligible candidates who qualify under the scheme. If you have a disability, we want everyone to feel at ease when going through our recruitment process. We are working to make our website and processes more accessible, if you encounter any issues and would like this information in an alternative format, or if you need further support with your application, please contact us at kat.denham@mccann.com for any adjustments you may need to perform at your best.


NOTE: this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs


of the company.


No agencies please


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