We're on a mission to inspire people to live a more adventure-rich life, help a global community of local businesses to make a great living doing what they love, and protect the world's wild places, one adventure at a time.
Our multi-award-winning adventures are continually rated 5* by our tribe of loyal customers, we’re backed by some of Europe’s leading investors and entrepreneurs, and are part-community owned. We just won ‘Best for Experiences 2022’ at the Travolution Awards, and are proud to be B-Corp Certified.
So if you get a kick out of supporting independent businesses around the world, and are in your element trekking, cycling, climbing mountains, kayaking or something equally exciting, you are in the right place.
The Role
We are looking for a talented desk-based video editor and content creator to lead the creation, innovation and development of Much Better Adventures’ video and digital output.
You will be a creative all-rounder with a clear understanding of what makes an engaging, shareable story, whipping up, leveraging and repurposing assets that resonate with our community and bringing our adventures and brand to life.
Working alongside our Head of Content and the Marketing and Content team, you’ll ideate and execute attention-grabbing formats that drive growth, sales and engagement through our organic and paid marketing channels.
Your role will involve (but not be restricted to)…
- Taking the lead on and owning the vision for the creation of stop-you-in-your-tracks video
- Producing and testing engaging video and content formats that help fuel brand growth and conversion
- Using your slick motion graphic and design skills to efficiently produce compelling creative for our paid and organic marketing channels
- Working with our product design team to create video and design assets for our website
- Generating and curating new video assets from our community of adventurers and local partners
- Coming up with concepts and using your creative juices to cut through the noise and bring our adventures to life
Requirements
You should apply if…
- You have a minimum of +3 years experience within a digital marketing team, brand or agency
- You are a whizz in Premiere Pro and After Effects with a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- You have proven experience of producing effective video assets for websites and social media channels
- You have demonstrable experience working on successful digital advertising campaigns
- You have the ability to create a mix of creative graphic templates and video formats within brand guidelines
- You are an effective communicator with slick copywriting skills
- You have a good understanding of audio-mixing and colour grading
- You have a good understanding of video copyright, compliance and asset management
- You have a good understanding of video and social performance testing and metrics
- You have a passion for adventure and the natural world
Is this also you?
- Able to work under pressure, learn and adapt quickly, and adhere to tight deadlines - this is a fast-paced role!
- Have a performance-driven mindset
- Are a heavy consumer of online content and au fait with the latest trends
- Able to interpret briefs creatively and respond proactively to feedback
- Are proactive and highly organised
- Are friendly, approachable and a team player
- Have meticulous attention to detail
Good to have:
- Videography and photography skills
- Comfortable in front of a camera
Benefits
We're building a team of super-talented, passionate and ambitious people. We are committed to building an amazing place to work, so in addition to a competitive salary you can expect:
- Salary: £32-36k depending on experience plus stock options and other benefits
- 38 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays)
- Company-wide adventure meet-ups
- Flexible hours and remote working (within +2/-2 GMT)
- Annual company performance-based bonus
- Share options - all employees are part-owners here
- Pension scheme
- The chance to travel - with a free MBA trip in your first year
- A generous annual travel voucher to spend on an MBA trip/s
- Employee and friends and family discount for MBA trips
- Budget to set up a remote working space and access to co-working spaces
- An entrepreneurial and creative environment where great ideas are actively encouraged, and taking responsibility for them is expected
- The warm fuzzy feeling that comes with knowing you are making a huge difference to small independent businesses, local economies and communities
Application Details:
- Closing date for applications: 12th March, however we reserve the right to close to new applications before this date.
- Application process: Short video interview, a small project and a final interview - all conducted remotely.
- Please include a link to your showreel and/or portfolio upon application.
- Remote: If you see 'London' this is just where we are registered, but not where we are based. You can be based where you like in the UK/EU within 2hrs of GMT. We’re spread all over.
