Digital Video Producer - News/Current Affairs

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global news provider is seeking a Freelance Digital Video Producer in Slough. This role involves pitching, producing, and editing video content for various platforms, requiring journalism experience and proficiency in video production tools. Candidates should be flexible and ready to work varied hours, contributing to impactful storytelling in global news.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in digital video journalism required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and social-first formats essential.
• Strong storytelling and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and produce original video stories.
• Write scripts and edit video content.
• Collaborate with global teams and track breaking news.

Skills

Strong news judgement

Storytelling skills

Excellent writing

Communication

Flexibility

Foreign language skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere

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Digital Video Producer - News/Current Affairs, slough

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Client:

Handle Recruitment

Location:

slough, 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.