Social Content Editor

BLAST London Full-time

Salary Competitive

Reports To: Head of Marketing and Social

About the Role:
We’re looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Social Content Editor to join our team. You’ll play a critical role in shaping and maintaining our digital presence across platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter (X), and more. This role is perfect for a self-starter with a passion for video production, social media strategy, and esports.

Responsibilities:
Short Form Videos:

• Produce and upload daily short-form videos, including highlights, teasers, clips, memes, and more
• Optimise video titles, descriptions, and metadata for maximum reach and engagement

Long Form Content:

• Upload and prepare long-form content for YouTube, ensuring high-quality thumbnails, metadata, and descriptions
• Adapt LFC for YouTube (e.g., create intros, manage end screens)
• Create engaging teaser content for X/Twitter promotion
• Collaborate and plan with the content team to produce multi-use long-form content that engages our audience and help build a brand story for our live events

YouTube Management:

• Oversee general maintenance and community engagement for @BLASTPremier and @BLASTPremierHighlights
• Coordinate with external partners to ensure seamless video production and uploads
• Manage the creation of new channels across platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Kick
• Regularly update channel graphics and collaborate with our creative team on social asset packages

Event Content Production:

• Prepare and produce content during media days, including highlight clips and daily short-form videos
• Ensure highlight clips are produced and uploaded promptly to capitalise on event hype
• Set up and manage daily event livestreams on YouTube, including test streams, metadata updates, and stream keys coordination with Broadcast teams
• Update Twitch/Kick stream information in collaboration with relevant teams

General Content Operations:

• Collaborate with Production to deliver Plays of the Day (POTD) clips to freelancers
• Update Twitch tiles and step in for live coverage when necessary

Analytics & Reporting:

• Generate and analyse performance reports across YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok to inform strategy

Requirements

• Proven experience in video production, editing, and uploading across digital platforms
• Strong understanding of metadata optimisation (titles, tags, descriptions) for YouTube and other platforms
• Familiarity with livestream setups, stream keys, and real-time content management.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for esports and gaming content is highly desirable
• Proficiency with tools like Slack, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), and editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects)
• Happy to travel to multiple events worldwide

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth
• Pension scheme
• AXA Healthcare
• Flexible work environment with remote options
• The chance to work on high-profile esports events and content
• A collaborative and creative team that values innovation and excellence

Ready to Join the Team?
If you’re passionate about content creation, social media, and the fast-paced world of esports, we want to hear from you!