Content Creator

**Job Title**: Content Creator

**Company**: North East Updates & Newcastle Supporters Worldwide
**Location**: Newcastle upon Tyne / Gateshead (office location to be confirmed)
**Hours**: Full Time (37 hours per week) - flexible working around filming.
**Salary**: Competitive - based on experience + commission opportunities
**Contract**: Full-time (Freelance/Part-time options considered)

**About Us**

North East Updates is one of the largest media platforms in the region, covering local news, what’s on, business, food, lifestyle and more. We also run **Newcastle Supporters Worldwide**, a fast-growing football media brand dedicated to NUFC fans around the world. We are expanding and looking for a talented and driven **Content Creator** to join our team.

This is an exciting, fast-paced role ideal for someone who lives and breathes content creation, is confident behind a camera, and passionate about the North East.

**Role Overview**

As a Content Creator, you’ll produce engaging video and social media content across **Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube**. You’ll attend local events, restaurant launches, fan events, press opportunities, and newsworthy stories to create original and compelling content.

You’ll also play a key role in our **Homeless Christmas Meal campaign PR** and work with local businesses, creators, and organisations to build new partnerships and content features.

This role includes content creation for both **North East Updates** and **Newcastle Supporters Worldwide**, so **being a passionate Newcastle United fan is essential** for at least part of the position (unless the role is split across two people).

**Key Responsibilities**
- Create high-quality **short-form video content** (Reels, Shorts, TikTok) and **long-form video** for YouTube and Facebook.
- Attend **local events, venue openings, restaurants** and attractions to film reviews and feature content.
- Respond quickly to **breaking news** and trending stories with fast, engaging video content.
- Interview **local people, business owners, and public figures**.
- Attend **newsworthy stories on location** and act as a **field reporter** when required.
- Film **matchday fan reaction videos** and conduct interviews **pre/post NUFC games** (home and away preferred).
- Build **local partnerships** and source **community-led stories**.
- Work alongside our **Homeless Christmas Meal campaign** and assist with PR video content.
- Use **CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro or similar** to edit content to a high standard.
- Work closely with the team to plan content calendars and story ideas.
- Optional: Support with scripts, thumbnails and posting content across pages.

**Requirements**:
**Essential**
- Experience creating **video content for social media**.
- Strong video editing skills using **CapCut and/or Adobe Premiere Pro**.
- Confident on camera and comfortable speaking in public.
- Great storytelling ability and creative mindset.
- Must be able to **work flexible hours** - including some evenings/weekends.
- Knowledge of **social media trends, short-form video strategies, and growth tactics**.
- Full UK driving licence or willingness to travel around the North East.
- **Strong knowledge of Newcastle United** and fan culture (for NSW content).
- Based in the **North East of England**.

**Desirable**
- Experience in reporting, journalism or presenting.
- Good understanding of Facebook, TikTok and YouTube monetisation.
- NUFC season ticket holder or regular away fan (preferred).
- Previous experience working with brands or sponsorships.
- Ability to shoot using DSLR or mirrorless cameras.

**What We Offer**
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- **Commission on paid partnerships you secure**.
- Flexible working hours.
- Fun, creative role with real freedom to shape ideas.
- Full access to events, restaurants and press invites.
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding media brand.
- Potential for additional roles within NUFC coverage and YouTube series.

**Open to Different Options**
- Full-time role preferred.
- Open to **freelancers** or **part-time applicants**.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Apprenticeship, Freelance

Pay: £22,800.00-£25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 37 per week

Work Location: In person