JOB SUMMARY

To plan, direct, produce and deliver original, high quality video and audio content across multiple channels, with a clear focus on video led storytelling. You will lead end to end production from concept to delivery, including hands on filming and editing, and manage freelance crews and editors when required. You will work confidently with a wide range of contributors, from high profile artists and musicians to community participants and commercial stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Produce video led content across formats, including series, interviews, podcasts, trailers and social media assets

Lead end to end production: development, pre-production, production, post-production and delivery

Direct shoots and interviews, shaping narrative, tone and creative approach

Film and record content as required, and edit to a high standard for platform ready delivery

Brief, schedule and manage freelance crews and editors, ensuring consistent outputs

Oversee publishing and maintenance of key video platforms (for example YouTube), including metadata, thumbnails, playlists and version control

Work closely with Digital Content (including the Social Media team), Marketing and Press on distribution planning and scheduling, leading the timeline and project management for capture and editing

Manage the video content budget, contracts and suppliers within agreed parameters

Ensure permissions, releases and clearances are in place and work within editorial and compliance guidelines

Ensure content aligns with brand guidelines and maintains a consistent tone, look and feel across series and channels

Ensure content meets accessibility requirements, including captions and transcripts, and manage suppliers where needed

Manage footage and project files, including naming conventions, version control, archiving and delivery of masters

Continuously improve production workflows and keep up to date with audio visual trends and platform changes

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

Strong portfolio demonstrating high quality video led content for multiple platforms

Proven experience directing and producing content, taking projects from concept to final delivery

Confident camera, sound and lighting knowledge appropriate to digital production

Strong editing skills and the ability to deliver finished outputs independently

Experience managing freelance video teams and editors, including briefing and quality control

Excellent people and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and confidently direct contributors across a wide range of backgrounds, including high profile talent, partners, community members and internal stakeholders

Strong planning and organisational skills, able to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities

Good judgement, including knowing when to escalate sensitive or potentially controversial issues

Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds

DESIRABLE

Experience with rights, releases, clearances and licensing

Experience using platform insights and analytics to improve content performance

Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent