ABOUT US
STV is Scotland’s home of news, entertainment and drama, serving audiences with quality content on air, online and on demand. STV’s broadcast channel reaches 3 million viewers each month, while STV Player, the UK’s fastest-growing broadcaster streaming service, is now pre-installed in three quarters of the UK’s connected TV homes. Multi-genre production company STV Studios - one of the UK’s leading content businesses - has an impressive track-record of success across a wide range of broadcasters.
STV’s in-house Creative team are currently recruiting for a Junior Creative. The Creative team are behind the big ideas that make the STV brand stand out. Working in partnership with Marketing, the team create campaigns that not only promote STV’s award winning shows but also support initiatives like STV Zero and the STV Children’s Appeal, projects that genuinely make a difference, reaching millions across Scotland and beyond.
THE ROLE
Contract type: 12 month fixed term contract
Location: Glasgow/Hybrid
Salary: £23,088 per annum
Reporting to the Lead Creative, the Junior Creative will have a focus on video editing, bringing big ideas that can be executed through video, copy and design - from one-off pieces of content to multi-platform campaigns with many deliverables. You’ll get inspiring briefs from clients in all areas of the business, giving you the opportunity to produce creative work for established brands like STV Player, STV News and STV Children’s Appeal. The responsibilities of the role will include:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Utilise video editing skills to create promos, trailers and ads for broadcast, VOD and social media, as well as ad-hoc projects like showreels and internal-facing videos.
* Take briefs from various in-house clients and developing compelling creative responses designed to help achieve targets.
* Write creative copy and scripts, from scroll-stopping social posts to poster headlines, campaign slogans and attention-grabbing ads.
* Prepare pitch decks and presentations to bring your creative proposals to life and get people excited about making them happen.
* Collaborate with other members of the team, including graphic designers, motion designers, audio engineers, voiceover artists and producers.
* Respond constructively to feedback and suggestions from creative directors, clients and stakeholders.
* Help to guide creative ideas through the production process from pitch to platform, whether it’s for TV, TikTok or anything in between.
* Assist in any other aspects of the work of the Company as reasonably required.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
We’re looking for candidates with:
* Previous experience working in a creative role at a junior level in an advertising or marketing environment is desirable.
* Strong editing skills and experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud particularly Premier Pro.
* Appreciation for storytelling and the craft of TV and filmmaking. Ability to analyse programmes to pick out key themes and compelling plot lines.
* Excellent writing skills, with an interest in creative copywriting, scriptwriting and storytelling.
* Strong teamworking and interpersonal skills, communicating and collaborating with stakeholders across the business.
* Resourceful, self-motivated and solution focussed to identify creative solutions to briefs and challenges.
* The ability to work under pressure, multi-task and work across multiple projects simultaneously.
It would be great if you also had:
* A relevant qualification in a media related discipline.
* A keen interest in TV production, streaming, advertising and social media. Curious about consumer behaviour, popular culture and the role of media in society.
* An appreciation for the power of good branding, current trends, tools and techniques within advertising and marketing.
JOIN US
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter (including links to any relevant work) to hr@stv.tv by Friday 3 January 2025.
Please note that due to the anticipated high volume of applications for this role, only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.