Multimedia Producer
London
To work across News digital platforms, producing high impact content - focused on podcast output and wider News editorial output.
To produce high-quality visual and audio journalism using Adobe Audition and Premiere. To secure maximum impact for Channel 4 News' digital and television material online. This role may include shift work and weekend work, and travel.
Responsibilities
* Work across Channel 4 News digital platforms - with a focus on podcast production, filming, guest-booking and editing
* Grow our podcast audience across all platforms
* Work across Channel 4 News podcasts ensuring they have the best mix of guests possible, and are filmed, recorded and edited to the highest of standards
* Enhance guest booking with an impressive contacts book and the ability to land surprising, influential and in demand guests
* Produce original stories, interviews and coverage across a wide range of social media platforms and the website
* To manage digital engagement with the audience via social media
* To contribute to wider content, scripting and edit television and agency material with social platforms in mind - securing millions of views for our content in the digital world
* Generate ideas and bring in distinctive, exclusive stories that meet the high editorial standards of Channel 4 News, pitched at a digital first audience
* To contribute to the editorial output and daily news management of the digital team, making appropriate calls on news stories and ensuring output meets Channel 4 News standards at all times
* Show distinctive judgement about digital storytelling - with confidence about what elements will resonate with an online audience and what will perform in the medium
* Ensure stories are accurate and comply with the law and relevant regulations
* Write and edit news stories and blogs for the website using the Content Management System
* Maintain the highest standards of spelling, punctuation and grammar
* Make engaging thumbnails and share cards for videos and written stories
* Work in accordance with ITN guidelines on health and safety in the office and in the field
* Occasionally work on the output, news-desk or other teams if required following training
* Occasionally work in the field, at home and abroad, during breaking news
* Occasional work with independent reporters or companies
This Position Description identifies the main requirements of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.
Qualifications
* A digital native who works to the highest editorial standards
* Proven track record in producing stories across a variety of media
* Proven track record of high quality guest booking
* Advanced knowledge of Adobe Audition or other audio editing software is required
* 2+ years of experience in a broadcast newsroom, newspaper or current affairs programme, publication or podcast preferred
* Basic camera skills are desirable
* Expert understanding and knowledge of social media and experience working across a wide variety of platforms
* Strong team-working skills
* Ability to work autonomously and under own initiative. Project management skills
* Strong digital news judgement - with a knowledge of what will play well on social and how to draw users to our website
* Knowledge and experience of news and current affairs
* High quality news judgement, editorial creativity and imagination
* Flair for expressing stories visually and an excellent writing ability
* Technical adaptability and flexibility
* Highly developed understanding of complex legal situations and understanding of ITN Legal Compliance procedures
* Understanding of Channel 4 News agenda
* Good interpersonal skills, team player with personal authority and the ability to manage a group of people
* Calm under pressure with the ability to adapt and be flexible in task and role
* Ability to work to a deadline
* Act with responsibility and common sense in the field and office, in compliance with ITN's Health and Safety Policies