Junior Commercial Video Director (12 Month FTC)

HEARST MEDIA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Greater London is seeking a Junior Commercial Video Director to create engaging and high-quality video content. The role involves transforming briefs into compelling narratives, collaborating with internal teams, and guiding shoots to ensure visual excellence. Ideal candidates will have experience in directing and creative thinking. This position offers a vibrant working environment and opportunities for personal growth and development.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Mental health support

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Flexible location options

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Strong experience in directing and co-ordinating shoots.
• Experience in running successful shoot days.
• Ability to think creatively and adapt visually.

Responsibilities

• Transform commercial briefs into impactful video stories.
• Direct talent and ensure effective communication.
• Develop video treatments for client-approved concepts.
• Oversee feedback on video edits to meet quality standards.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for creative input.

Skills

Self-shooting and directing

Sourcing crew

Creative thinking

Visual trends knowledge

Good presentation skills

Job description

Job Description

We're the UK's leading premium publisher, and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar and Country Living. We've created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. We'll always try to develop and improve, we trust each other to do our best, and we have fun as we build on our heritage to make history.

The Role

As the Junior Commercial Video Director, you'll be at the heart of our in-house video team - bringing bold ideas to life through compelling video. You'll transform commercial briefs into standout visual stories, creating innovative, engaging, and high‑quality content for our brands and clients. Reporting to the Commercial Video Lead and working hand‑in‑hand with the video team and the wider Hearst studio, you'll help shape concepts, plan and lead shoots, and oversee polished edits that meet our highest editorial standards. This is your chance to grow creatively, collaborate with industry‑leading talent, and produce work that truly resonates.

Main Duties

• Understand our in‑house brands and the individual client requirements for each project across a range of genres – fashion, beauty, fitness, lifestyle etc.
• Direct internal and external talent on set, making sure they understand the brief and feel supported.
• Work with numerous departments and communicate effectively to make sure all projects align across print and digital, and all assets are delivered on time to desired standard.
• Develop compelling and visually‑driven video treatments for client‑approved concepts, bringing creative visions to life through detailed proposals.
• Oversee and provide clear, constructive feedback on commercial video edits to ensure the quality, tone, and storytelling meet the desired standard.
• Collaborate with the Creative Strategy team during the pre‑sale phase by contributing video concepts and talent recommendations in response to commercial briefs.
• Participate in commercial brainstorming sessions, providing creative input from a video production perspective to help shape early‑stage ideas.
• Contribute to the development of Creative Strategy decks and presentations, ensuring strong visual storytelling and alignment with video execution.
• Represent the video team in internal and external kick‑off meetings with brand teams, clients, and partner agencies, leading discussions on video direction and execution.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong experience self‑shooting and directing, co‑ordinating shoots, scheduling shoots and working with talent/clients.
• Experience sourcing crew and confidently running a shoot day.
• An understanding of visual trends across branded content and advertising media.
• An ability to think creatively/laterally, making the most of budgets and finding new visual approaches to video concepts.
• Willingness to learn and develop with a view to bringing new skills to the team or helping others on the team develop their skills.
• An ability to present concepts in meetings with internal departments, or external clients, good face‑to‑face and phone manner.
• Nice to have – the ability to edit to a high standard – source music, create graphics, colour balance, grade and mix to create fully crafted video pieces, with an eye for editorial voice and current video styles/trends.

Benefits

• Hearst Exclusives – Only for You!
• Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels – try the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
• Office sample sales – snag luxe beauty steals on top brands.
• Specsavers eye care, company‑funded Health Cash Plan and access to mental health support.
• Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme and flexible location flex, holiday exchange.
• Charity Day, wellbeing resources and access to Hearst ERG Groups.
• Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan.
• Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, Home Tech benefits and major London discounts via the HAPI at Hearst app.

Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best

Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company‑funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
Get active and stress‑free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.

Financial Wellness – Boost Your Budget

Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app.

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people.

As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.