The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of researching, shooting, editing, and delivering video content. They should understand what works across various owned and operated platforms, as well as social media channels. The candidate will be full of ideas for creative treatments for stories Sky News is covering, and will also generate their own video ideas to shoot, voice, and front. Exceptional news judgment and a track record in identifying and pitching trending stories are essential. The candidate should be a great writer with a flair for scripts, headlines, and thumbnails. This is a shift-based role, including early mornings, late shifts, and some weekends.
What You'll Do
1. Create engaging digital videos tailored for different platforms and social media channels
2. Pitch and produce creative treatments, angles, and ideas for stories Sky News is covering or should cover
3. Generate and pitch original video and story ideas to film, edit, and front
4. Collaborate with AEs to create striking thumbnails and headlines, especially for the Sky News app and YouTube
5. Produce a range of content from long-form videos to explainers, analysis, and breaking news
6. Demonstrate excellent news judgment and attention to detail
7. Understand what video treatments and thumbnails work across platforms
8. Deliver clear, accurate scripts, captions, and headlines for digital content
9. Possess editorial and technical skills with video editing tools such as Adobe, Final Cut, Avid, or Quantel
10. Apply best practices and legal knowledge to critique and sign off on sensitive video journalism
11. Bring creativity and a sense of 'now' to your work
12. Have experience working in a newsroom and hold a recognized qualification in journalism and media law
Sky News offers an exciting opportunity to make your mark at Europe's leading entertainment brand. Our people make Sky a truly inclusive place to work, where you can be yourself and shine. This role is based at Osterley, with accessible transport options and amenities on campus.
* Access to NOW for TV viewing
* A generous pension package
* Private healthcare
* Discounted mobile and broadband
Enjoy the campus facilities, including subsidized restaurants, cafes, a gym, cinema, car wash, and beauty salon.
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