DESCRIPTION:
• Reporting to the Head of Production & Broadcast
• Produce and develop original content across Laureus platforms (including for TV and social media)
• Planning and execution of video shoots, proper care and maintenance of video equipment, video editing and finishing - to include planning and concept documents, budgets for approval and post-event reporting
• Management of Laureus' video archive
• Create content for Laureus' social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
• Maintaining a rolling schedule of content - optimising both original and archive content, with maintenance of content performance via metrics to inform future projects
• Contributing to editorial planning meetings
• Working as part of a wider editorial team to deliver compelling, quality content

QUALIFICATIONS:
Technical Skills
• Understanding of a video work flow, file types and codecs
• Proficient with DSLR, camcorder and professional video camera operation
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (or similar) and file-sharing services (e.g. DropBox, WeTransfer and FTP servers)
• Some experience, and understanding of, Digital Asset Management (DAM) services and systems
• Experience operating own off-line archive and storage solutions
• Excellent working experience of lighting kit and setup, audio capture kit and setup (examples will be required)
• Ability to shoot and edit to an industry leading standard and to direct talent in a high pressure studio environment
• Relevant professional experience in editing and grading in Adobe Premiere.
• Competent in use of After Effects and Photoshop desirable
• Ability to source and negotiate with music licensing, or commissioning original music.
• Excellent understanding of file formats and industry standard codecs and encoding.

Selection Criteria
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in this field
• An interest in - and knowledge of - sport (experience in sports-related video is not essential)
• Excellent camera operating and video editing experience within agency, broadcaster or in-house team
• Adaptable style and approach based on subject
• Excellent organisational skills and able to prioritise and effectively manage multiple projects
• Proven experience of leading teams, on set, on location or in production facility
• A second language is an advantage
• Showreel demonstrating shooting, editing and motion graphics capabilities.
• Ability to work within corporate identity/brand guidelines and to consistently interpret them into video output
• Experience and ability to translate written brief into engaging and inspiring content output
• Ability to create customer-centric content with genuine connection reflecting Laureus
• Highly motivated, proactive, organised and take full ownership of projects
• Client facing skills, negotiation skills, creative team player and experienced problem solver
• Flexible approach and attitude to working patterns
• Role requires international travel, long working days and occasional weekends (a British/European Union passport is essential)
• A full driving licence is required