Producing multimedia content for news organisations across the country, Press Association (PA) is the largest newswire in the UK. We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled Deputy Head of Video to help manage the video department in our busy newsroom.

Working in the PA video team the successful applicant will assist the Head of Video in managing PA video's entire operation from production and planning to customer management and supporting the commercial team.

Based in our London office, this is a brilliant opportunity to shape the video output of the UK's national news agency, where the successful applicant will help develop departmental strategies and relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with the Head of Video to help schedule the daily news agenda, supervise the video team, coordinate video planning and liaise with editorial desks and journalists in the field on reporter deployments
Deputise for the Head of Video on legal and commercial matters when required
Maintain production standards across the wider team of video-skilled journalists and photographers
Be a technical expert of PA's filming, editing and content management systems
Help ensure all video content is quality and accuracy checked
Provide training to video-skilled journalists and photographers when required

Key Performance Indicators:

A smooth and seamless delivery of video content
High production standards maintained at all times
Execution of class-leading, innovative digital video
Grammatical and factual accuracy maintained across PA video's output

Qualifications:

Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent
NCTJ or similar

Essential skills:

Excellent news judgement
Ability to lead a large production team
Excellent verbal and written communication
In-depth knowledge of news, sport, entertainment and current affairs
Excellent knowledge of video for digital audiences
Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Ability to juggle many tasks at once
Professional experience using and administering a video content management system
Up-to-date knowledge of legal issues surrounding video, including copyright
Knowledge of Canon camera range including XA35/XF205/C100/C200/C300
Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programmes, specifically Premiere and After Effects.

Desirable skills:

Experience managing a video team in a newsroom
Practical knowledge and experience of filming and editing
Previous experience of staff mentoring/training
Previous experience of managing a large amount of video equipment

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to Joe Pickover with 'Deputy Head of Video' in the subject line.