Digital Video Producer - News/Current Affairs

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global news provider is seeking a Freelance Digital Video Producer to create compelling video content for digital platforms. The role demands strong journalistic skills, creativity, and flexibility in hours, making it ideal for a dynamic professional eager to engage with current issues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in digital video journalism required.
• Strong news judgement and storytelling skills essential.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and produce original video stories.
• Write scripts, conduct interviews, and edit video.
• Collaborate across global teams on video content.

Skills

News Judgement

Storytelling

Writing

Communication

Foreign Language Skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

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Digital Video Producer - News/Current Affairs, london

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Client:

Handle Recruitment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently looking for a creative and driven Freelance Producer to join the Digital Video team at a major global news provider.

Previous experience of working on news content will be essential for this role so candidates must have a background in journalism and news / current affairs

You'll pitch, write, produce, and edit engaging video content for digital platforms, covering everything from breaking news to global issues like climate, health, and politics.

What You'll Do:

• Pitch and produce original video stories
• Write scripts, conduct interviews, and edit video
• Track breaking news and social trends
• Collaborate across global teams
• Occasionally lead daily video coverage as assignment editor

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years in digital video journalism
• Strong news judgement and storytelling skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and social-first formats
• Excellent writing and communication
• Flexibility to work varied hours and shifts
• Foreign language skills a plus
  

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.