Digital News Video Producer
6 month + contract
London City – 3 days in per week 2 wfh Ideally early shift 7-3 8-4 but can flex
Inside IR35 £27.49/h to Umbrella
The Digital News Producer is responsible for pitching and producing video content that will resonate with digital audiences. They will pitch video stories, gather editorial information, and conduct pre-production interviews, write scripts, and edit video in-house.
The team produce video news content for its own digital platforms and selected Social Media Platforms (Published using sprout) Looking for News experience that includes research/interviews/Scripts/Editing (must be skilled in using Adobe Premiere Pro / Adobe Premiere so must be strong current recent core technical skill)
Must have worked in a similar producer role in a “news media” outlet (ideally Global, National but could also be Local) Not Marketing PR etc Must have Journalism degree (would consider something like politics if they have strong work experience in a news production environment)
ideally 3 years experience but definitely 1 year producer within a news media environment
The ideal candidate is a video-first storyteller who loves to collaborate in a fast-paced news environment. They are a reporter who values accuracy and fairness; a team player willing to jump in and help at a moment’s notice. They are flexible and can move between hard news and lighter storytelling seamlessly. Sound editorial judgement, creativity, and a passion for engaging digital audiences is a must. This is a freelance position.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Writing scripts and editing video for all digital platforms
Monitoring breaking news and search/social trends
Gathering editorial information through research and interviews
Brainstorming and regularly pitching story ideas
Experimenting with video formats to reach new audiences
Publishing to its own global news digital platforms and external social networks
Assigning video stories and reviewing scripts/edits
Collaborating with colleagues in CNN bureaus around the world
Qualifications & Experience…
3+ years of working at a major media outlet, or equivalent experience
Experience fact-checking stories and conducting interviews
Passion for breaking news and current events
Skilled with post-production software Adobe Premiere
Portfolio of producing or overseeing creative video storytelling in 16:9 and vertical formats
Track record of collaborating in a deadline-driven environment
Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to work holidays, weekends, overnights and extended hours as the news cycle and deadlines require
Everybody is welcome
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“At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment – it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it’s why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you.”
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