Content and Storytelling Producer

Location: Derry - Londonderry office

Salary: £32,846 pro rata                     

Contract: 3 days per week - 2.5 year fixed term

VERBAL is the only artistic/cultural organisation of its kind on the island of Ireland, working through storytelling and the language arts to support positive mental health, resilience and cross-community dialogue. A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

We employ a multi-disciplinary approach, integrating digital technology, literature, psychology, and creativity to break down barriers.

The Role

This role combines creative content production with storytelling insight, supporting campaigns, programme delivery, and organisational learning. You’ll work across video, audio, photography, design and digital formats and occasionally facilitate workshops or deliver training sessions that empower others to tell their stories too.

The role requires a deep connection to Verbal’s mission fully immersing in our work, understanding the power of storytelling in emotional wellbeing, and building trust with the communities we engage so that content is rooted in authenticity, dignity and shared purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit and produce multimedia content for web, social media, email campaigns, podcasts, printed publications, workshops and internal learning platforms tailoring content to suit each audience and channel.
• Immerse in Verbal’s programmes and values-led work to understand the impact of our approach and ensure content reflects the voice, dignity and lived experience of those we support.
• Capture and edit high-quality photography to support storytelling across campaigns, reports, and digital platforms.
• Shape and lead the storytelling approach across projects from idea generation and scripting through to final production.
• Film and edit short-form video content for campaigns, events, digital platforms and learning materials.
• Produce podcasts and audio pieces with strong narrative and accessible production.
• Design infographics, illustrations and animations that support our messaging and brand.
• Work collaboratively with programme teams to co-create content with clients, partners and community members.
• Facilitate storytelling or creative media workshops with service users, staff or external groups when required.
• Deliver training or demonstrations to internal teams or external partners on content creation, storytelling or platform use.
• Manage project timelines, content libraries, and archiving of multimedia assets.
• Stay up to date with ethical storytelling, inclusive design, and digital content trends to strengthen Verbal’s voice.

Skills and Qualifications

• BA in Digital Media or similar field
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative storytelling across formats (video, podcast, photography, design, etc.).
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Audition) or similar tools.
• Confident taking content from concept to final delivery including idea development, storyboarding, scripting, filming, editing and post-production while working collaboratively from the earliest stages, sharing ideas, responding to feedback, and co-creating with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience capturing and editing photography for campaigns, publications or digital content, with a strong visual eye
• Comfortable facilitating creative workshops or delivering training sessions (or willing to learn).
• Highly organised, with strong time management skills able to plan ahead, juggle multiple projects, communicate progress clearly, and consistently

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.theverbal.co/content-storytelling

Closing date for applications is: 26/05/25 before 12noon 

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