Producer

Hearst; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Greater London is looking for a Producer to oversee all aspects of video and stills production across multiple brands. This role involves managing budgets, schedules, and collaborations with teams, ensuring high standards of creativity and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in video production, strong organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex projects effectively. This position offers exciting opportunities to contribute to well-known media brands.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym memberships

Generous Workplace Pension

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience producing video and stills shoots across editorial and/or commercial environments.
• Good understanding of social and platform-specific content performance and technical requirements.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage editorial and commercial shoots end-to-end from pitch support to final delivery.
• Scope and manage budgets, schedules and logistics.
• Prepare all production documents and handle bookings and negotiations.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Project-management skills

Clear communication

Creative eye

Technical understanding of video production

Experience with workflow tools

Tools

Smartsheet

JIRA

Trello

Job description

Description

Were the UKs leading premium publisher and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan Esquire ELLE Harpers Bazaar and Country Living. Weve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. Well always try to develop and improve we trust each other to do our best and we have fun as we build on our heritageto make history.

The Role

The Central Production Team at Hearst UK is seeking a Producer to support the delivery of editorial and commercial video and stills content across multiple brands. This role manages productions end-to-end - from pitch support and pre-production through to delivery - acting as a central point of coordination between editorial video commercial and external partners.

The ideal candidate will be organised proactive and confident managing multiple projects at once. You will be expected to take ownership of your productions anticipate issues early uphold high production standards and ensure shoots and deliveries run smoothly. You must have a strong creative eye a clear understanding of our brands visual identities and tone of voice and the ability to adapt your approach across different disciplines and commercial requirements.

Main Duties

• Manage editorial and commercial shoots end-to-end from pitch support to final delivery.
• Scope and manage budgets schedules and logistics.
• Prepare all production documents and handle bookings and negotiations for crew locations studios suppliers and talent (including usage and contracts).
• Oversee post-production admin including invoices and reconciliations.
• Act as a point of contact across editorial video art commercial project management and clients.
• Lead clear briefings and keep all parties aligned on deliverables timelines and budgets.
• Manage feedback cycles to ensure responses are timely and actionable.
• Maintain a strong understanding of brand identities and audience expectations.
• Quality-check edits before internal or client review.
• Recommend formats approaches and platform requirements during pitch development.
• Anticipate roadblocks and flag solutions early.
• Ensure consistent operational standards across every production.
• Support projects across all brands when needed.
• Contribute to the improvement of production processes and workflow.

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrable experience producing video and stills shoots across editorial and / or commercial environments.
• Strong organisational and project-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear confident communicator able to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage competing deadlines.
• Good understanding of social and platform-specific content performance and technical requirements.
• Strong creative eye and ability to maintain brand tone and visual identity across all content.
• Experience using production and workflow tools (Smartsheet JIRA Trello etc.).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Practical video production skills - lighting camera operation basic editing media / file management and general technical understanding - are highly desirable and considered a significant advantage.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive solutions-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!
• Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes you could be trying the next big thing in beauty food & drink.
• Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!

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 were working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.

Key Skills

Promotional Events,Image Campaigns,Promotional Campaigns,Communications,News Image,Promotional Content,Adobe Creative Suite,Facebook,Youtube,Promotional Materials,Digital Media,Promotional Spots,Video production,Station Image