Digital Producer and Editor

Ummahjobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ummahjobs in East London is seeking a skilled Video Journalist to create high-quality original video content for our website and social channels, from concept through delivery in a fast-paced newsroom.

You will produce and edit with Adobe Premiere and After Effects, source and license clips, publish to CMS with metadata, and participate in daily editorial meetings.

The role offers a full-time permanent position with a £29,000 annual salary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional video/media production experience.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere and After Effects; portfolio required.
• NCTJ qualification or equivalent online publication experience.
• Experience filming with multiple camera types.
• Familiarity with project management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Produce, source, and edit video content using Premiere and Creative Cloud.
• Meet tight deadlines aligned with news cycles.
• Identify, verify, and license video clips; manage copyright.
• Publish content to CMS with metadata and tags.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings and brainstorming.
• Conduct and film interviews with contributors and guests.
• Monitor social media analytics and report insights.
• Ensure editorial approval before publishing.

Skills

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Fast-paced newsroom

Experience filming with various camera

Education

NCTJ qualification or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

CMS platforms

Job description

Role Overview

You will create high-quality original video content for the channel's website and social media platforms, working across the entire production pipeline from conceptualization to final delivery. This role combines journalism with technical media production in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce, source, and edit video content using Adobe Premiere and Creative Cloud tools
• Manage rapid turnarounds to align with news cycles
• Identify, verify, and license video clips while managing copyright permissions
• Publish content to CMS platforms with appropriate metadata and tags
• Participate in daily editorial meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Conduct and film interviews with contributors and guests
• Monitor social media analytics and report insights to management
• Ensure editorial approval before all content goes live

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in video or media production and post-production
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and After Effects (portfolio required)
• NCTJ qualification or equivalent experience with a major online publication
• Experience filming with various camera types
• Knowledge of project management software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom

What We Offer

• Full-time permanent position
• Based in East London
• £29,000 annual salary