Freelance Video Producer

BFBS; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading news organization for military audiences seeks a Freelance Video Producer. This role involves supporting a team of journalists in producing engaging content for Forces News. Candidates should possess a journalism degree, strong video storytelling abilities, and editing skills with tools like Premier Pro. The position is freelance with shifts offered during weekdays, based in Chalfont St. Peter. Interested applicants can email opportunities outlining their interest and CV.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience of video storytelling and editing.
• Ability to write compelling video news scripts.
• Current experience of working in a newsroom beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Bolster the existing in-house team of journalists.
• Write and source pictures for daily digital news updates.
• Produce social videos and support video feature production.

Skills

Video storytelling

Editing skills

Writing video news scripts

Education

Journalism degree or similar professional qualification

Tools

Premier Pro

Photo Shop

GFX

Audio databases

Job description

Overview

We’re currently looking for Freelance Video Producers for Forces News, which provides editorially independent news and sport to the British Military around the world, with over 2 million subscribers and followers across social media.

Responsibilities

As a Freelance Video Producer, you’ll bolster our existing in‑house team of journalists and content‑makers and be involved in writing and picture‑sourcing for ‘The Download’, our daily digital news update, produce social videos based on our original feature content, and support our video feature production team.

Qualifications

You will have a journalism degree or similar professional qualification, and it would also be beneficial to have current experience of working in a newsroom. Knowledge of the UK Armed Forces and defence isn’t essential, but you will need to demonstrate experience of video storytelling editing, and ability to write video news scripts. You will also have knowledge of editing tools, such as Premier Pro, Photo Shop, GFX and audio databases.

Work Schedule and Location

Freelance shifts will be offered from Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm or 9:00am – 5:00pm, based at our Head Office at Chalfont St Peter in Buckinghamshire.

Application Process

To apply, please e-mail [e-mail] outlining your interest and suitability, along with your CV.

If you would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Suzanne Chislett, Deputy Director of Editorial Content ([e-mail])

To view further details regarding this opportunity please click here

All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK