Social Content & Creative Lead

About LUX Media & Production

LUX Media & Production is a dynamic social media and video production agency focused on creating both short-form and long-form content, as well as high-end video productions. We collaborate with a diverse range of clients, including brands, hospitality groups, events, creators, and global talent, to produce content that captures attention, drives engagement, and achieves commercial success. Our production capabilities have expanded significantly, encompassing viral social media campaigns, creator-driven content, cinematic brand films, YouTube series, and documentary-style productions. We are a dedicated and ambitious team with high standards and ambitious growth plans. To support our continued expansion, we are seeking a Social Content & Creative Lead to spearhead the creative output for our client accounts and contribute to our next phase of growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an individual with a strong understanding of contemporary content creation, proven ability in developing successful social media strategies, and a demonstrated history of producing high-performing content.

The Role

As the Social Content & Creative Lead, you will be instrumental in guiding the creative direction, content strategy, and content production across various client accounts. You will manage the entire ideation process, from conceptualization and campaign planning to shoot production, working closely with our editors, videographers, and social media managers to ensure the highest quality of content delivery. We are looking for a candidate who possesses a deep understanding of what makes content successful in today's social media environment, including audience psychology, retention strategies, engagement tactics, and shareability. The ideal candidate will be adept at identifying emerging trends before they become mainstream, adapting them effectively for different brands, and consistently producing content that achieves strong performance metrics. This position is crucial for shaping client strategies, directing productions, and driving measurable outcomes. It offers a hands-on creative leadership opportunity for someone eager to take initiative, advance innovative ideas, lead projects, and make a significant impact on both our clients' success and the future trajectory of LUX Media & Production.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the creative vision and content strategy for multiple client accounts.
• Formulate content strategies that align with client business objectives.
• Develop content pillars, recurring formats, and innovative campaign concepts.
• Ensure all content is consistent, forward-thinking, and performance-oriented.
• Present creative concepts and strategic recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Lead the ideation process for all client accounts.
• Generate original content concepts optimized for reach, retention, and engagement.
• Identify and leverage current trends, adapting them into relevant brand content.
• Establish scalable content frameworks designed to deliver quantifiable results.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of social media trends, platform updates, and new opportunities.
• Oversee the planning, organization, and execution of content shoots.
• Develop detailed shoot plans, creative briefs, and production schedules.
• Provide direction to talent, creators, and clients during production.
• Guide videographers and production teams to achieve creative goals.
• Ensure all necessary footage for both short-form and long-form content is captured.
• Collaborate effectively with editors to convey creative vision and project requirements.
• Partner with videographers to maintain high production quality standards.
• Work alongside social media managers to ensure creative output aligns with account strategies.
• Coordinate with the operations manager to manage project priorities and delivery timelines.
• Contribute to the improvement of agency systems and workflows as the company scales.
• Analyze content performance across all client accounts.
• Identify opportunities to enhance engagement, retention, and reach.
• Experiment with new formats, creative approaches, and content frameworks.
• Utilize performance data to inform and refine future creative strategies.
• Continuously strive for improved results and higher-performing content.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in social media, content production, creative strategy, or agency settings.
• Proven success in creating high-performing content for a variety of brands.
• Experience in leading creative projects, productions, or teams.
• Substantial experience in producing and directing content shoots.
• In-depth knowledge of TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and social-first content creation.
• Strong grasp of audience psychology, retention strategies, and engagement drivers.
• Solid understanding of viral content frameworks and current social media trends.
• Experience in developing content strategies that yield measurable results.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Commercial acumen and a focus on delivering client value.

Bonus Points

• Experience managing content creators, videographers, or editors.
• Prior experience within the hospitality, events, entertainment, or lifestyle sectors.
• Experience managing influencer or creator campaigns.
• Tangible examples of viral content or campaigns that achieved significant success.

What We're Looking For

We seek an individual who is passionate about content creation and understands that effective creativity is underpinned by solid strategy. The ideal candidate can translate business objectives into actionable content strategies and transform a blank canvas into a successful campaign, complete with a shoot plan and results-driven content. Above all, we are looking for a proactive individual who takes ownership, consistently brings forward new ideas, challenges existing assumptions, elevates standards, and actively contributes to the growth of both our clients and LUX Media & Production.

Additional Information

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Regular travel is expected. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on production schedules and client needs.

Application Process: Please submit your CV, portfolio, examples of content you have led, produced, or directed, evidence of measurable results achieved for brands or projects, and a brief statement explaining your suitability for the role to info@luxmedia.uk.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.

Location: Taunton, Somerset. Applicants must be able to commute reliably to Taunton or be prepared to relocate before commencing employment. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.