Video Producer

Location: Metro Headquarters – London
Position: Permanent

Job Introduction

Metro.co.uk brings news, sport, analysis, features, opinion, shareable content and everything in-between to a fast-growing global audience and we are now looking for a talented Video Producer to join the team.

The role encompasses sourcing, editing and creating video to be hosted on Metro.co.uk and on social platforms, as part of its 24-hour operation.

Ideal candidates will have experience of sourcing, editing and publishing video in a fast-paced digital news environment, and must have some experience of working in a newsroom.

They will have demonstrable experience in creating video in a variety of ways, re-cutting for multiple platforms, and have a proven track record of being able to spot and source videos from all corners of the internet before competitors know anything about it.

They will also have experience in social content and leading the way with the strongest angles on the best stories as well as dealing with rights management, while understanding that SMO and SEO are at the heart of what we do.

Person Specification

• Experience of working in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Sourcing and re-editing the best and most engaging content
• Having an expert eye for spotting the most interesting stories across the web
• Helping to build a strong Metro.co.uk voice across our video output, including social and search
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and other video editing suites
• Shoot experience preferred
• Understanding of legal covenants such as the UK Editors’ Code of Practice, media law, copyright law and editorial guidelines in the UK and globally

The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.

Please apply by sending an up-to-date CV and some examples of shoot/edit work.

Any applications received without a CV will not be considered.

Package Description

Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect:

• 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
• Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution.
• Life cover under the Pension Plan of up to 3x your basic salary.
• DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
• Subsidised canteen
• Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only)
• Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only)
• Our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted dining cards

Plus many other benefits….

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