Dexerto is seeking a full-time UK-based TikTok Content Lead to join our video production team. Applicants should understand that they will be involved in content ideation, script writing, video production, analysis and distribution. Experience in front of the camera is also a bonus.
The official Dexerto TikTok account has grown to a 1.6m+ followers, and we’re now looking for someone to help accelerate growth further by managing the channel and content from top to bottom.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in creating video content on TikTok for a publisher, brand or creator, and have deep understanding of the types of content the algorithm likes. A passion for gaming, influencer entertainment, tech and internet culture is also important.
This position is fully remote, working hours from 9am to 6pm, Monday through Friday from a UK timezone.
Dexerto is an award-winning esports and gaming media group, production house and solutions provider, with media properties including the leading esports and gaming lifestyle publisher, Dexerto.com - a major voice in digital culture for tens of millions fans worldwide - and we’re seeking to continue to disrupt the media industry with a mix of both experimental and existing initiatives.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Pitch new projects and series ideas
- Responsible for ideation, development, shoot, post production and distribution of content
- Creative and innovative approach to storytelling
- Directing editors via script notes and feedback
- Oversee post production edits, ensuring an attention to accuracy, quality and detail
- Collaborate with designers/project managers/clients for distribution
- Ensuring deadlines are met via set content quantities
- Meeting pre-set video performance benchmarks via quality of end product
- Delivering multiple projects simultaneously
- Work well in a fast-paced, fun environment and the ability to communicate openly with a dynamic team.
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience managing a TikTok channel for a brand, creator or publisher
- Experience in producing gaming and influencer entertainment related content
- Extensive experience working on digital video content
- Strong knowledge of internet industry trends and the wider gaming/influencer industry
- Ability to work in a team with a mixture of freelancers and permanent staff
- Willing to learn and grow within the company
- Impeccable eye for design and visualisation
- Creative mind and storytelling skills
- Ability to work quickly on a variety of projects.
- Great knowledge of what makes a great video and branded content
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, fun environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
PRE-TRIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants will:
- Share examples of previously produced content:
(Preferably varied in format - short form content or anything gaming related is a big plus - as well as content where the applicant is presenting) - Provide three concepts on what you think would work on our TikTok channel.
- Tell us how you would grow Dexerto’s TikTok channel in under 300 words.