Produce, shoot, and edit interviews, live events, and news-driven video content for The Spectator and UnHerd. Responsibilities include video and audio editing, studio operation, content packaging, SEO, promotion, and adapting to short deadlines, including occasional out-of-hours and weekend work.
We are looking for a talented all rounder that will be able to work with a team to produce, shoot and edit headline grabbing interviews as well as live events. This will be for shows across our brands at the Spectator and UnHerd.
The successful candidate should have hands on experience on all these fronts as well as have a strong news-sense, with ideas on how to get the most out of our content. In this role you will also be primarily responsible for video and audio editing as well as operating our studio facilities.
As a busy newsroom our content is often brought together with short notice as we react to live events. The successful candidate will have to be able to adapt to these changing deadlines and on occasion be able to deliver content outside of working hours and on weekends when necessary.
Please note this role is full-time office based in Westminster, London. Salary is dependent on experience.
Requirements
- You must have a deep technical knowledge of how to technically produce interviews, strong hands on experience with high end camera and editing hardware and an understanding of the YouTube ecosystem and what makes a compelling piece of content.
- Expert proficiency with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite essential, experience with vMix and DaVinci is highly desirable
- A go-getting problem solver that works well under pressure to deliver a high quality product
- Intimate knowledge camera, audio and editing hardware
- A flair for creating stand out video content
- Knowledge of SEO and how to package clips
- An understanding of how to promote video content
- A strong news sense and an understanding of where UnHerd and The Spectator fit into the media landscape.
- Ability to work independently and possess excellent people skills
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel if needed
- Strong planning and organisational skills
Benefits
- Training & Development.
- 5% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme.
- Generous Holiday Allowance with 25 days holiday per calendar year + birthday holiday bonus
- All staff receive generous discounts at our Ground Floor restaurant, as well as free pantry of tea & coffee, fruits & snacks.
- Generous subsidising of private healthcare with the option to add dependents and spouses.
- Cycle to work scheme saving you 25-39% on a bike and accessories.
- Interest free season ticket loan available to assist in the cost of travelling to and from the workplace.
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