Specialist Digital Producer
London
To work across Channel 4 News digital platforms, producing high impact content - focused on the production of audio and video podcast content, finding and building audiences for our podcasts and thinking about digital engagement.
To produce, help plan and output high-quality output for The Fourcast and feed into production of Ways to Change the World focusing on Youtube strategy to grow the audience.
To secure maximum impact for Channel 4 News' digital and television material online. This role will likely include shift work, weekend work, and possibility of travel.
Key Responsibilities
Output the Fourcast and as a specialist producer, edit the episodes with a YouTube focus, plan the slate with the digital news editors, presenters and programme editors, as appropriate
Help grow our podcast audience across all platforms, focussing on growing YouTube and engaging digital audiences
Work across all Channel 4 News podcasts to help ensure that they have the best mix of guests possible, and are filmed, recorded and edited to the highest of standards of video-first production
Key Requirements
A producer with 5+ years experience working with the highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail
An exceptional video journalist and digital native who works to the highest editorial standards
An understanding of the podcast market, especially Youtube focussed vodcasts
A producer who has worked with audio, and is skilled in sound mixing and sound design
A proven track record of producing high-impact visual stories across a variety of media
High-level experience and understanding of picture and audio editing, colour grading (in the Adobe software environment) is essential
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Audition is required
Some experience working with essential graphics (in the Adobe software environment) is desirable
Expert understanding and knowledge of social media and experience working across a wide variety of platforms
Strong digital news judgement and understanding of successful formats across multiple platforms
Ability to take a lead on substantial digital projects, innovating in formats that can succeed on TV and digital media
High quality news judgement, editorial creativity and imagination
Ability to work autonomously and under your own initiative
Flair for expressing stories visually and an excellent writing ability, especially with longer-form or narrative-driven content
Highly developed understanding of complex legal situations and understanding of ITN Legal Compliance procedures
Understanding of Channel 4 News' output and approach to news storytelling
Calm under pressure with the ability to adapt and be flexible in task and role
Ability to work to strict deadlines in a time-pressured environment
Play an authoritative role in team editorial meetings - comfortable to present ideas of their own and provide constructive feedback to colleagues