VCCP is the global challenger network for challenger brands. With more than 1,500 people across 13 offices in North America, EMEA and APAC, we challenge convention to deliver value for the world’s most ambitious organisations.
We believe transformation happens when everything works together. That’s why we bring specialists from every discipline - strategy, AI, data, media, digital, experience, branding, creativity, production, PR, CX, CRM, employee engagement and beyond - into one fully integrated network.
We were founded on the principles of simplicity, collaboration and un-preciousness, and we’ve grown by staying true to them. Today, our clients include some of the world’s most recognisable and progressive brands, such as Virgin Media O2, Barclays, Cadbury, Compare the Market, Domino’s, White Claw, easyJet, Primark and Co-op.
VCCP has topped the AAR’s annual new business ranking in 13 of the last 14 years and holds multiple Agency of the Year titles. Across every company and every capability, we share the same ambition: to challenge ourselves, challenge our clients and challenge the industry for the better.
THE ROLE
We're looking for a self-made editorial Creator who has had internet successes with their editorial story and culture led content, who are great storytellers and brilliant at coming up with swathes of ideas under pressure, that they would also know how to execute.
ROLE SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
Production and creative experience from a digital publisher like LadBible, thedigitalfairy, Joe, PUBERTY, BBC Creative or Channel 4. Or as a journalist for a digital publisher or podcast.
You have worked with budgets as low as £200 and extremely tight deadlines, such as just a few days to create and publish the content.
Evidence of work that has gone viral and caught fire on the internet and in culture
Highly skilled at spotting the story and what would make it go viral and shared in the group chat, like a journalist is able to
You can quickly write tight scripts within an always on setup
You can direct small production teams on a shoot
Ability to shoot and edit ‘scrappy-premium’ culture led content
Writing social hooks
Knowledge on how to distribute ideas across the internet and culture
Spotting great influencer or featured talent
Storytelling beats needed on social, such as carousels, statics and vide
ABOUT YOU
A passion for all things creative and advertising
Resilience to keep going in a fast paced environment
Thrive on working in a high energy and fast paced environment, where no two days are the same
Be proactive with a can-do attitude - be eager to get your sleeves rolled up and learn
Strive for excellence - be proud of your work and have meticulous attention to detail
Friendly and approachable
Build rapport and able to quickly establish excellent working relationships
Live and breathe the agency’s values
Strives for excellence
Can do attitude
Approachable and personable
Builds rapport and is able to quickly establish excellent working relationships
Team player
VCCP DE&I STATEMENT
We believe that DE&I is about creating a strong culture of inclusion within our agency, where everyone can thrive and be their authentic self. VCCP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or ethnicity. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know via joinus@vccp.com.
CRIMINAL RECORDS INFORMATION
As part of our onboarding process, you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Declaration regarding any unspent convictions. For roles in finance, HR, Legal, IT or senior management, we may be required to verify your declaration with a basic DBS check, as well as an Adverse Finance and ID check.
**Please note, we try to respond to as many applications as possible but, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume we are unable to proceed with your application for this specific role. Thank you for your interest in VCCP**
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