Content Creator, Content Writer ​/ Copywriter

Content Creator

Location:

Remote – must be within 2 hours of Cambridge.

Scotty's Little Soldiers supports bereaved military families. As a Content Creator you’ll produce short‑form video and photo content that tells compelling stories and engages our audience across social media.

• Film and edit short‑form video (e.g., Instagram Reels, Tik Toks, Stories) for our social channels.
• Capture and edit photography from events and outreach activities.
• Identify and attend opportunities to film team members and events.
• Adapt trending topics into content that suits our tone, audience and brand.
• Use tools such as Cap Cut, Canva, InShot, Adobe Premiere Rush or iPhone editing apps to deliver content quickly and efficiently.
• Add subtitles, transitions, music and graphics with accessibility and brand consistency.
• Maintain an organised archive of content and assets for reuse across campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Social Media & Marketing Executive and Head of Outreach on the content calendar and campaign planning.
• Generate creative ideas and spot content opportunities.
• Work to brand guidelines while retaining creative flexibility and sensitivity.

30‑Day:
Understand mission, audit assets, demonstrate tone, agree KPIs, capture at least one live event.

60‑Day:
Deliver consistent high‑quality content, contribute to campaign ideas, repurpose content, manage own calendar, own video archive.

90‑Day:
Become go‑to person for authentic content, show impact through metrics, balance creativity with sensitivity.

• Strong portfolio of short‑form social content with measurable results.
• Experience using mobile editing tools (Cap Cut, Canva, InShot, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and anticipate briefs.
• Visual judgment for Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linked In.
• High emotional intelligence for sensitive subject matter.
• Willingness to travel within the UK for events and occasional evenings/weekends.
• Passion for Scotty’s mission and storytelling.

• Accessibility best practice (subtitles, inclusive framing).
• Experience in live or fast‑moving environments.
• Basic understanding of social platform performance analysis.
• Interest in community building beyond polished content.

• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Travel to events and training sessions.

• Unlimited annual leave.
• Birthday day off, work anniversary rewards.
• Autonomy, flexibility, remote work.
• Death in Service benefit, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Support.
• Flexible working and pension details.

First stage informal cultural chats – Teams, week commencing 16 March. Second stage strength‑based interviews – Teams, final stage in person (dates to be confirmed).

Submit CV and cover letter detailing experience and excitement for this role to hrdiers. Include the job title in the email subject.

Scotty’s is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.