The New Media Unit (NMU) is part of the Government Communication Service (GCS) and sits within the Cabinet Office. The NMU was established in November 2024 with the clear goal to reach, connect and rebuild trust with audiences in the most effective way possible.

Our aim is to provide the public with relevant, useful and authentic content when and where they want to receive it and communicate in an entirely new way.

This is a really exciting time to be joining the NMU as we look to expand our activity, test and learn different approaches and deliver communications which make a difference to people's lives. This is a rare chance to be part of something truly groundbreaking, where your ideas will directly influence the future of digital communications at the heart of government.

The Team

Digital Creative and Production - the team covers creative direction and creation across all areas including graphic design, video, photography and in-app content creation. Production covers shoot planning and production, copywriting, publishing and working directly with creators / real life storytellers to produce content that performs natively in your daily social media feeds.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and creative Videographer to join the New Media Unit, reporting to the Senior Videographer. In this role, you'll play a key part in producing high-quality video content for government campaigns as well as some organic content, helping to shape and communicate important messages to a wide audience. You'll work closely with the Senior Videographer and digital teams across departments to create engaging and innovative video content that reflects current trends and supports the government.

Job description
Key Responsibilities

Video Production: Assist in the end-to-end production of video content, including planning, filming, and editing, to support major campaigns, organic evergreen content and digital communications.
Content Creation: Produce high-quality video assets optimised for social media platforms, aligning with campaign objectives and audience needs.
Collaboration with Creators: Support the Senior Videographer in collaborating with influencers, digital creators, the general public and external partners, ensuring that video content reaches and resonates with key audiences.
Technical Execution: Perform filming, lighting, and sound recording during shoots. Handle post-production editing, including colour correction, audio mixing, and adding graphics as required.
Content Innovation: Stay up to date with social media video trends, tools, and techniques, and bring fresh ideas to video projects to enhance engagement and impact.
Brand Consistency: Ensure all video content adheres to brand guidelines, maintaining a consistent style and tone across projects.
Project Coordination: Work under the guidance of the Senior Videographer to manage and organise multiple video projects, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards maintained.
Performance Review: Review video analytics and feedback with the Senior Videographer to assess content effectiveness and improve future video outputs.

Person specification
Experience / Ability

Skills/Experience required

Videography and Editing Experience: Proven experience in shooting and editing video content, ideally for a major brand, institution, or government department. Strong technical knowledge in video production and post-production processes. Proficient in self-shooting and equipment set-up, including sound and talent direction, solid knowledge of lighting techniques. Working knowledge of DSLR cameras and lenses is a plus.
Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency: Solid working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro and After Effects (or equivalent tools), with the ability to produce polished, professional-quality video content.
Creative Eye for Social Content: Understanding of social media platforms and the types of video content that perform well on each, with a keen eye for detail and creativity.
Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively within a team, supporting larger creative projects under the direction of the Senior Videographer and coordinating with other departments as needed.
Time Management and Organization: Skilled at handling multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Culture: Proactive and positive attitude and a passion for creating the best possible creative.
Technical

Solid working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro and After Effects (or equivalent tools), with the ability to produce polished, professional-quality video content.
Perform filming, lighting, and sound recording during shoots. Handle post-production editing, including colour correction, audio mixing, and adding graphics as required.
Additional information:

A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.

Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Production roles
Challenging Campaigns
Favourite Campaigns
Time sensitive content capture
Presentation