Junior Content Creative, Yoto
£25-27k
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Interactive audio platform for kids
Job no longer available
Interactive audio platform for kids
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
£25-27k
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help parents inspire the next generation of independent, creative minds.
Role
Who you are
- You have a passion for storytelling through imagery and, predominantly, video
- 0-2 years of prior experience in a similar content creation role
- Good knowledge of Adobe CC (especially Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD and After Effects)
- A competent self-shooter with the ability to film high-quality content: experience using DSLR cameras, smartphones, sound and lighting equipment
- A tangible knowledge of and hunger to learn more about current and future social trends within the retail and particularly learning and audio space
- Ability to collaborate with other departments to ensure consistent brand messaging
- Experience juggling concurrent projects and internal stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skills: be able to manage and organise design files and assets correctly
- A self starter with a positive “can do” attitude and a good eye for detail
- A thorough knowledge of social media platforms, algorithms and what drives engagement. A portfolio which demonstrates design execution across digital format
- Meticulous eye for detail
- A love for problem solving and dealing with challenges and changes
- Understanding design specifications across digital formats
What the job involves
- Working within our design team to exclusively support our social team, you will be creating multiple pieces of content each week including reels, stories, TikTok videos, carousels and static posts
- Content Ideation & Creation: work both independently and with the social team to ideate, develop and execute all organic social content (Youtube, TikTok and Instagram). This role will specifically focus on concepting, shooting & delivery of videos & stills content. This includes utilising storytelling techniques to craft compelling narratives across a mix of reactive and planned content
- Production Management : You will be shaping all output on yoto social platforms and managing the workflow (with the support of the Creative Services Director). The right candidate will be able to take initiative, create content planners so all stakeholders have visibility on workflow and feel confident scoping tasks from brief to completion
- Brand Consistency: ensure all content aligns and adheres to the company’s brand guidelines and maintains consistency across all social platforms
Salary benchmarks
Our take
A key development in the last 5 years has been a move towards screen-based kids entertainment like apps and streaming services. However, more recently there have been concerns that excessive screen time for children can be damaging to health and development. So, many consumers are looking for alternative products which will expose children to modernity without the drawbacks of many modern devices. This is the demand which Yoto is setting out to capitalise on.
Yoto's product - a screen-free audio platform - enables children to access features such as audiobooks, podcasts, and soundscapes via physical cards inserted into the device. The Yoto Player has received considerable early praise from consumers and from investors also, who granted Yoto considerable funding.
Perhaps the most difficult challenge for a business operating in the highly competitive children's toys market is keeping its product current. However, Yoto's software is fully customisable, meaning that alongside its library of content, parents can add their own audio files to the device to suit the interests of their children. This imbibes Yoto with a customisability that gives it an edge, especially as children's tastes change with age.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Meet the team
11 people
Niamh Power, Tech Lead Manager
Our mission
Looking after Yoto's native iOS & Android apps, which allow parents to control and manage their players, their library and discovering new contentInsights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jun 2024
$22m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
May 2021
$17m
SERIES A
Total funding: $42.3m
Company benefits
- Your birthday off
- Choice-based approach to where you work - we encourage everyone to come in to the office minimum once a month
- A Work from Anywhere policy giving you the opportunity to work from a different location for a temporary period
- Yoto player and starter pack of cards
- Company socials and celebrations, including our annual Yoto Fest
- 2x volunteer days a year
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Family-friendly leave
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Private Medical Insurance or Wellbeing Allowance
- Dental advice and guidance
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
Company HQ
Somers Town, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Ben Drury
(Co-Founder & CEO)He has extensive experience as a Non Executive Director for the likes of Marmalade and Intercede. Since 2016, he has also been a board member and investor for Pimoroni.
Filip Denker
(Co-Founder & CTO)People progressing
Beth is our wonderful Head of Product, she got promoted to the position after 2 years as a Senior Product Manager.
Niamh is our superstar Tech Lead Manager for the iOS team, she got promoted to the position after 18 months as a Senior iOS Engineer.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Yoto
Clemence Strobl (Talent & People Manager)
- At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We’re also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them.
- We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated.
- We don’t just embrace differences - we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators, and we are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion.
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