Video Editor Podcasts (12 Month FTC)
Job Summary
We are talkSPORT: as the worlds biggest sports radio station we are at the heart of major global sporting events from the World Cup and European Championships to the Premier League and the Champions League through to Test cricket and world class boxing. talkSPORT delivers live sport expert analysis and engaging content across radio digital video and social platforms.
Your role:
You will be tasked with turning around raw footage into engaging podcasts. Your role will be varied and will require a range of skills from long form to reels that capture the imagination and the audiences attention from beginning to end. You will be working alongside producers to make sure the vision for each show is achieved. This role will be responsible for shaping the talkSPORTs video presence across digital platforms enhancing audience engagement and extending our podcasts reach through high-quality compelling visual content.
Day to day you will:
Edit high-quality video content for a range of podcasts
Edit full-length video episodes to tight deadlines as well as clips and social-first content for platforms such as YouTube Instagram and TikTok
Develop creative formats and visual ideas to grow shows digital audience
Collaborate with audio producers presenters and editorial teams to ensure alignment with editorial standards
Apply color grading text overlays and lower-thirds to emphasise key narrative points.
Oversee post-production workflows including graphics and subtitling
Monitor performance and analytics to inform content strategy and optimisation
What Were Looking For From You:
Excellent experience of filming and editing video content using Adobe Premiere Pro
Technical expertise in handling multi-camera setups and long-form storytelling.
A keen eye for detail with the ability to spot and rectify minor visual or audio inconsistencies that others might miss.
Problem-solving skills to creatively edit around technical glitches or recording imperfections.
Familiarity with audio plugins for voice restoration and high-fidelity standards is welcomed but not essential
Good understanding of platform trends algorithms and best practices across multiple social channels.
Familiarity of Riverside and Frame is welcome but not essential
Good time-management skills
Excellent communication skills
Proactive worker looking to improve and learn
We are News Broadcasting: Our people create award-winning national and local radio podcasts and first in class social digital and video platforms which have become destinations for millions of listeners across the UK Ireland and beyond. Our success is rooted in delivering content our audiences love. Since Chris Evans returned to his spiritual home at Virgin Radio UK the whole schedule has seen record audiences and weve launched three new Virgin channels: Anthems Chilled and 80s Plus. talkSPORT is the worlds biggest sports radio station partnering with the Premier League the England Cricket Board and many others to deliver live commentaries and analysis from the best in the business. Times Radio launched in June 2020 bringing together the peerless journalistic expertise of The Times and The Sunday Times with the world-class speech radio and podcasting experience of Wireless.
News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times The Sunday Times The Sun The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK and we have market-leading local stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news analysis opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel audio and video events and experiences our multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion guided by principles and acting with purpose we exist to promote a fair society freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling we represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter.
At News UK we embrace a hybrid work model currently requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. This approach fosters collaboration innovation and team spirit within our workspace. Certain roles may necessitate additional in-office days; please discuss this with your recruiter for specific requirements.
Life at News
Driven by passion guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.
We represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age gender ethnicity disability social class or sexuality we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.
At News UK we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network Parents and Carers and LGBTQ group News Is Out and the Apprentice Society.
Benefits
Some of our benefits include:
Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
Discounted gym memberships free ClassPass at Home weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes
Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme
Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP physio/massage and counselling
A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
Wide range of training available plus full LinkedIn Learning access
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview please let us know. You can contact us at emailprotected to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.
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