Video Producer (Italian-speaking)
London / Hybrid
HYBRID
We are looking for an Italian-speaking video producer with experience of short-form digital content. Based in London, and working to our Director of Content, and as part of a small production team, you will be working with to devise, script, produce (via remote crews) and edit produce a number of short films simultaneously, taking them from start to finish. Cultural familiarity with Italy is preferred.
As the production lead on this project, you will oversee scheduling and ensure that all production milestones are hit, and all assets delivered on time. You will take responsibility for driving the project forward, working with our accounts team, digital team and project management teams to ensure the smooth delivery of the project. You do not need any shooting or directing skills as this is an office-based role.
With a first-hand understanding of, and interest in, digital content, you will be resourceful, curious and brimming with ideas. Overseeing the production of several videos at the same time, you will need to be organised, efficient, positive, and with a can-do attitude to meeting deadlines.
Ideally you will combine a journalistic sensibility with an understanding of how to create compelling, entertaining and must-watch content. You will have significant experience in the edit, and will be great at writing clear, attention-grabbing scripts. You will be a master of conveying complex information in a simple and concise fashion.
** In order for your application to be considered, please include samples of short social videos you have produced**
You are expected to:
· Work with our partners to devise content ideas in line with their needs
· Write engaging scripts that convey complex information in a simple and clear manner
· Suggest ideas for graphics
· Commission filmmakers and oversee them remotely
· Take ownership of schedules for the project
· Ensure assets are delivered to a high enough quality and on time
· Edit produce a number of short videos simultaneously
· Ensure all edit scripts and other paperwork are kept up to date
Requirements
· Native-speaker-level Italian
· Cultural familiarity with Italy preferred
· Understanding of YouTube and other social media platforms
· Several edit producer credits
· Experience of current affairs / news / features / other journalistic production
· Extensive experience of scripting
· Excellent communication skills
· Excellent time management and organisational skills
· Fantastic and meticulous attention to detail
· Positive and flexible 'can-do' attitude and willingness to solve problems
· Ability to get on well with the team
· Understanding of short-form social video
· Experience of producing video content for YouTube, Instagram or Facebook