Overview
Who we are. We are William Reed. We are a global media group delivering exceptional content through events, digital, data & insight. From agribusiness, ingredients and food processing, to retail, hospitality & fine dining – we provide the inspiration, insight and connections to power our customers’ success. We have offices in Gatwick, Brighton and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work part of the week from our Gatwick office and to work remotely for the rest of the week.
Position
Position: Full time – permanent
Location: Either Gatwick 2 days a week (1 ideally on Thursdays when not out on site) with 3 from home or at least 1 day a week in Gatwick (ideally Thursdays when not out on site) and the other day in either Brighton or London with the rest at home – please also note that this role will involve travel across the UK and Europe as required for the role.
Are you a confident video producer / editor with strong people and project management experience? Do you want to work for a prestigious and well-respected company within the food and drinks sector? If so, apply now as we are looking for a Video Production Manager to join our Digital Operations division, to ensure the timely creation and delivery of high-quality video, audio, and multimedia content across all brands. You will support two direct reports and manage the end-to-end production process, drive creative innovation, and optimise workflows to meet organisational goals and client expectations. You will also maintain standards, and leverage technology to improve efficiency and output quality as well as taking charge of managing the calendar of events and leading on each project to ensure success.
Please note that this is a role that works across the global business and as such recordings and other key elements of the role can be conducted outside of usual UK working hours – flexibility and the acceptance of working some shifted hours is essential.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading and managing the video production team (1 Senior Video Producer and 1 Assistant Video Producer) to deliver high-quality content aligned with organisational objectives, including setting clear goals, delegating tasks effectively, fostering collaboration, and ensuring team members have the resources and support needed to succeed.
* Promoting professional growth within the team through coaching and feedback, maintaining a positive and creative work environment, resolving conflicts promptly to keep projects on track.
* Creating video content across all divisions / brands at William Reed.
* Managing each project, including liaising directly with internal clients, suggesting creative solutions and working on creative video concepts, as well as managing the project events calendar, resource, stakeholders etc.
* Advising internal clients on an appropriate creative approach to their requirement, be it video or animation.
* Contributing to the early stages of production, both in terms of creative concept and production logistics.
* Taking responsibility for video recording and editing of conference sessions, videos, interviews and many other types of engaging video content.
* Conducting and facilitating interviews with internal and external stakeholders, key speakers and sponsors.
* Recording video and audio content on location (when necessary) or remotely (via StreamYard etc).
* Production work – operating broadcast quality cameras on location; preparing equipment for shoots, setting up lighting, shots and scenes then shooting live videos.
* Post-Production – editing professional standard projects to completion using WR approved software such as Adobe Premier, After Effects, Artlist etc.
* Assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
* Planning, shooting and editing video content independently and without micro-management.
* Producing animation sequences and motion graphics in Adobe After Effects.
* Familiarising yourselves with our in-house kit to a point of expert use.
* Staying well organised and offering immediacy of communication to internal clients.
* Tracking and recording of performance excellence, meeting targets and objectives.
What you’ll need
* Demonstrable experience in a similar role managing video production / editing projects from concept to final cut.
* Team management, mentoring, training experience.
* Experience organising and coordinating recording sessions with clients / speakers.
* A hands-on, flexible approach to working hours, objectives and travel.
* Proficiency in conducting online and in-person recordings (must know best practices regarding framing, lighting, mics, noise cancellation etc.).
* Experience filming with broadcast quality cameras.
* An ability to work under strict deadlines with quick turnaround times.
* Demonstrable experience editing professional standard projects to completion using software such as Adobe Premier, After Effects, Artlist etc.
* An ability to work autonomously, take initiative and submit alternative solutions.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* A customer focus, confidence to push back and set expectations.
* Personability.
* Great attention to detail, and a methodical and highly organized and energised work ethic.
* A track record of performance excellence, meeting targets and objectives.
* Experience doing a similar role in a corporate environment is desirable.
* Basic Adobe Photoshop skills is desirable.
Company Benefits and Initiatives Include
* 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays – increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days.
* An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our “MeDay”.
* A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community.
* Opportunity for hybrid working
* Contributory Pension
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Group Income Protection
* Enhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlements
* Wellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme, Virtual GP service and Access to health & wellbeing resources and tools.
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Electric Car Scheme
Why work for us
We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands.
We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics.
If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.
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