Multimedia producer (secondment)

Type: Full-time, 12 months fixed-term 

About The Lancet: 

The Lancet Group is a globally renowned publisher of leading medical journals dedicated to advancing health through high-quality research, insightful analysis, and innovative multimedia content. Committed to excellence, integrity, and impact, The Lancet Group fosters a diverse and inclusive environment that supports the global health community by disseminating trusted information and driving meaningful change worldwide. 

Role Overview: 

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Multimedia Producer to join the Lancet Group’s Multimedia team for a 12-month period. This role focuses primarily on editing a diverse range of podcasts and managing audio recordings both in our in-office studio and remotely via cloud-based platforms, liaising with colleagues to ensure episodes are delivered on time and meet our high editorial standards. In addition, the role entails the design and production of other multimedia assets such as infographics, videos, and animations. The Multimedia Producer will collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the content creation process, including outlining and scripting, coordinating and recording footage when applicable, and final editing. 

Responsibilities:  

• Edit/produce high-quality podcast episodes that align with The Lancet’s editorial vision and standards 

• Assist during audio recording sessions in our in-office studio and coordinate remote recordings using cloud-based platforms 

• Oversee the timely release and distribution of podcast episodes across multiple channels 

• Collaborate with colleagues across The Lancet Group to develop engaging multimedia content 

• Work with internal and external stakeholders on scripting and editing videos, as well as outlining and designing infographics, that support written works published in Lancet journals 

• Maintain organised project files and workflows to ensure efficiency and consistency throughout. 

Requirements:

• Experience in audio editing and podcast production 

• Experience in video editing — skills in motion graphics are a plus 

• Basic skills in graphic design 

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications 

• Ability to identify key messages in text and to condense long-form content into infographic or animation narratives 

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines 

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities 

• A passion for storytelling and creating engaging multimedia content 

• Examples/portfolio of prior work 

Work in a way that works for you:

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you:

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
● Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
● Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
● Wellbeing programs
● Life assurance                                                                               
● Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
● Save As You Earn share option scheme
● Travel Season ticket loan
● Electric Vehicle Scheme
● Optional Dental Insurance
● Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
● Employee Assistance Programme
● Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
● RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
● Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
● Access to extensive learning and development resources
● Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

About the business:

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.