Overview
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Embedded in daily journalism, you will collaborate with reporters and newsroom leaders, support breaking news and network rotas, capture original footage, share best practice, use approved AI tools and tailor off-platform content to deliver video strategy and training in your area to support future growth. You are a people leader who fosters a high-performance, trusting culture through fair policies, clear expectations, real-time feedback, recognition, talent development and visible change leadership. This role is home & hub linked to our Canary Wharf hub, so you must be located in or around London. You will cover a Sunday–Saturday rota between 6am–11pm, so flexibility is key.
Note: The advert closing date is specified by Reach plc; please submit your application before the closing date/time to be considered.
Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
* Lead a video team to produce original content for a region/brand/team, providing guidance, mentorship and performance management with a focus on inclusion and wellbeing.
* Oversee the entire video production process from planning to scripting, shooting, edit, upload and distribution; optimize for each platform, manage workflows and timelines, and approve quality, legal and copyright.
* Develop the overall video plan for the region/brand/team, working with the relevant Editor or ACD.
* Deliver video KPIs alongside the relevant Editor/ACD, shaping the overall approach with a Video Lead.
* Collaborate with journalists to ensure video is a core component of daily output, joining conferences as appropriate to shape the news agenda.
* Shoot original, high-quality footage to support content creation.
* Ensure adherence to quality standards alongside legal and copyright compliance; provide final sign-off on content.
* Prioritize output and platform choice, determining which titles to focus on with editorial colleagues.
* Responsible for uploading and distributing video content in coordination with editorial teams.
* Oversee video workflows and production timelines.
* Tailor content for off-platform channels to enhance reach and engagement; with senior editor approval, distribute this content while maintaining editorial standards.
Skills And Behaviours
* Collaborative leader who communicates clearly and works well with other teams.
* Focus on shaping original content to meet relevant audio-visual KPIs.
* Adaptable and able to keep pace with rapidly evolving tech landscapes.
* Excellent communication skills across written, verbal and presentation contexts; ability to cascade messages for impact.
* Strong planning and organizational abilities: delegation, objective setting, prioritization, resource allocation and time management.
* Problem-solving and decisive, methodical approach under pressure.
Qualification And Experience
* Proven experience managing a video production team, including people management and development.
* Experience making publishing decisions at a senior level.
* Track record of shaping video content and plans that grew audiences and views for a large organisation.
* Strong technical knowledge of video creation from filming to editing.
* Experience with Adobe Suite or similar software.
* Newsroom experience and an NCTJ/BTCJ qualification is preferred but not essential.
* Strong working knowledge of media law is essential.
Additional Information
Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
Location: London area (home & hub linked to Canary Wharf)
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