Video Producer The Mirror

What will the role involve

• Shooting original high-quality footage in the field and within a studio environment.

• Writing filming and editing social video ensuring all content is optimised to maximise reach visibility and audience engagement. This will include delivering voiceovers and pieces to camera under tight deadlines for quick-turnaround video content.

• Applying platform-native storytelling techniques with a strong editorial eye.

• Ensuring all video content complies with internal editorial guidelines as well as legal and copyright standards.

• Utilising social media analytics tools to evaluate performance and inform future content strategies.

• Monitoring social platform updates and competitor activity to keep output ahead of industry trends.

• Travelling to capture stories collaborating closely with journalists and other video team members.

• Working flexibly on a shift rota including weekend and night shifts to maintain continuous newsroom coverage.

• Providing guidance and expertise to team members on complex filming and editing technicalities.

Qualifications :

Who are we looking for

• Technical Videography Expertise: Highly skilled in shooting original high-quality footage on a wide variety of DSLR cameras both as a solo operator in the field and ideally also in a multi-camera studio setup though we will provide further training on studio equipment.

• Journalism background: An NCTJ or BJTC qualification a proven track record in a busy newsroom environment with demonstrable experience shooting social video content and a thorough practical understanding of media law are essential.

• Proactive and self-motivated mindset: Always ready to be out in the field filming producing everything from red carpets to vox-pops both in front of and behind the camera. This might sometimes be at inconvenient social hours

• Editing Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite 

• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of working collaboratively in a fast-paced professional environment.

• Organisation & Adaptability: Exceptional time management skills adaptability to evolving technology and a focus on delivering against key audio-video KPIs.

Additional Information :

How well look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role youll get a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as well as an extra day after youve been with us for three five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra days paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra days paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Help saving for your retirement - well match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - were proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldnt have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If theres something you want to understand more about just ask - it wont make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctors appointments.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reachs very own online marketplace Yimbly where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

If youre excited about this role but dont tick every single box please dont let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell and we value potential passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences which is why were dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all without discrimination on the basis of age disability gender identity ethnicity religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.  

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time