Content Creator (On-Camera Talent)

US Content Creator (On-Camera Talent)

Location: dmg New Media, Astor Place, New York

Position: Permanent/Full Time

Salary: $65,000

About the Role

We're looking for a high-energy, ideas-driven and culturally fluent Content Creator to help shape the next generation of storytelling across the Daily Mail's 150M-strong social ecosystem - and our growing network of digital-first brands.

This role is for someone who thrives on camera and knows how to turn ideas into content people want to watch. You'll pitch, script and front videos designed to cut through on TikTok, and Instagram - bringing personality, strong storytelling, and confidence to everything you create.

You have a strong editorial instinct across a broad news agenda - from international affairs and the economy to pop culture and internet trends, with a proven ability to distil stories into engaging, platform-native content that connects with social audiences.

Working out of our New York studios, you'll play a central role in building high-quality, talent-led content that resonates with younger audiences and drives editorial and commercial growth.

Main Responsibilities

• Front standout short-form content across TikTok, Instagram and other platforms – with strong editorial voice and personality

• Write punchy scripts, captions, and copy for social posts, video formats, newsletters, and occasional long reads

• Pitch and develop original ideas – explainers, reaction content, Q&As, reviews, and creative series – in collaboration with producers and editors

• Bring your niche expertise to life on-screen, whether in news, entertainment, gaming, health, money, or culture

• Support high-value branded content campaigns with premium, advertiser-friendly storytelling

Person Specification

• Strong on-camera presence with natural storytelling instincts and editorial sharpness

• Proven understanding of what performs on social – from hooks and headlines to pace and visual storytelling

• A clear interest or niche you can own – from showbiz scoops to saving hacks, health trends to streaming culture

• Confident writing ability, with flair for clear, compelling, platform-native copy

• Agile, collaborative mindset – comfortable working fast and responding to trends in real time

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.