Based in Central London, Diagonal View is one of the leading producers of online video content in the UK, providing high-quality short-form content for publishers including YouTube, MSN and Yahoo, with over 2 billion views to date.
We are looking for a new researcher to join our team for an initial 3-month period as we look to expand our output. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-moving industry and creatively contribute to developing compelling content for new and existing YouTube channels.
Our new researcher will be responsible for coming up with ideas for new videos, researching facts, sourcing footage and liaising with producers as well as editors to create highly engaging, shareable online content across our network of entertainment, comedy, music and sport channels.
The successful applicant will:
- Be able to generate and develop ideas for content
- Have excellent research skills
- Have an understanding of YouTube as a platform
- An interest in the online video industry
- Know what makes a fact amazing and shareable - think QI not Countdown
- Have an ability to work in a team environment and have excellent communication and organisation skills
- Basic knowledge of video editing (FCP) and photo manipulation (Photoshop) is beneficial but not essential
Please send your CV and cover letter to adamb@diagonal-view.com.