Senior Social Media Video Producer
London, UK (Unknown)
Posted 1 month ago
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Lead the production of high-quality, platform-optimised social media video, from ideation to execution.
- Develop and implement innovative video formats to expand reach, engagement, and audience acquisition.
- Collaborate with social media editors, desks around the newsroom, and commercial stakeholders to maximise content impact.
- Mentor and support video producers, fostering creativity, experimentation, and professional growth.
- Analyse performance data to evaluate success, optimise workflows, and inform content strategy.
- Ensure consistency of brand identity, editorial standards, and storytelling quality across all video content.
- Experiment with new formats, trends, and tools to keep social video output fresh, competitive, and engaging.
- Contribute to planning and execution of social campaigns that support wider editorial and business objectives.
Requirements
- Extensive experience producing social media video content for major publications or brands, with a track record of audience growth and engagement.
- Strong editorial judgement and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into compelling short form video.
- Experience leading innovative social-first campaigns or initiatives that have driven measurable growth.
- Advanced technical skills in video editing, motion graphics, and social-first production techniques.
- Data-driven mindset with experience using analytics to inform creative decisions and optimise performance.
- Leadership and mentoring experience, guiding junior video producers and fostering a collaborative team culture.
- Deep understanding of platform trends, algorithms, and best practices across multiple social channels.
- Ability to work effectively with editorial, marketing, and commercial teams to meet shared objectives.
Benefits
- Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
- Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
- Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
- Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
- ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
- Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
- Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
- Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
- A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, as well as an extra anniversary day off
News UK
One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland, our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio, Talk and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local radio stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning digital and print, audio and video, events and experiences, our brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.
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