Senior News Video Producer - Express

Reach plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major media organization in London is seeking a Senior News Video Producer to lead video operations and team management, ensuring original content creation aligns with KPIs and involves collaboration with newsroom leaders. Candidates must have proven video management experience and excellent communication skills. Flexibility for a rotating schedule is essential. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus additional leave options

Pension contribution matching

Well-being support

Bonus scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience managing a video production team.
• Knowledge of video production from filming to editing.
• Experience with senior-level publishing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a video team to produce original content.
• Oversee the video production process from planning to distribution.
• Collaborate with journalists to shape the news agenda.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability to tech changes

Project planning and organization

Education

Proven experience in video production management

Knowledge of media law

Tools

Adobe Suite or similar video software

Job description

We are looking for a Senior News Video Producer to lead our regional/brand video operation, setting strategy and KPIs with Editors and Video Leads, overseeing end-to-end production and managing a Video Editor, Social Video Producer and a Videographer.

Embedded in daily journalism, you will collaborate with reporters and newsroom leaders, support breaking news and network rotas, capture original footage, share best practice, use approved AI tools and tailor off‑platform content to deliver video strategy and training in your area to support future growth.

You are a people leader, who fosters a high‑performance, trusting culture through fair policies, clear expectations, real‑time feedback, recognition, talent development and visible change leadership.

This role is home & hub linked to our Canary Wharf hub, so you must be located in or around London.

You will be covering a Sunday - Saturday rota between 6am - 11pm, so flexibility is key.

Please Note: This advert will close at midnight on Tuesday 9th December. Please be sure to submit your application before the closing date/time in order to be considered.

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 trusted brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. And we’re just getting started…

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow

What will the role involve?

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Leads a video team to produce original content for a region/brand/team. Providing guidance, mentorship and performance management to ensure the achievement of objectives - ensuring the inclusion and wellbeing is at the heart of everything you do.

Oversees the entire video production process from planning and access to scripting, shooting, edit, upload and distribution—optimising for each platform, prioritising output, maintaining workflows and timelines, and holding final sign‑off on quality, legal and copyright.

Responsible for developing the overall video plan for the region/brand/team, working closely with the relevant Editor or ACD.

Responsible for delivering video KPIs, together with the relevant Editor/ACD, working with a Video Lead to shape the overall approach.

Works closely with journalists to ensure video is a core component of daily output, including by joining conference where appropriate to shape the news agenda.

Shoot original, high-quality footage to aid with producing original content.

Accountable for adherence to quality standards alongside legal and copyright compliance, with ‘final sign-off’ on content.

Effectively prioritises output and platform choice, including (where relevant) which titles to focus on, working closely with other editorial colleagues.

Responsible, alongside other editorial colleagues, for uploading and distributing video content.

Oversight of video workflows and production timelines.

Tailor content for off-platform channels to enhance audience reach and engagement. Where approved by a senior editor, distribute this content, maintaining editorial standards.

Skills and behaviours

Collaborative leader who communicates clearly and works well with other teams.

Focused on shaping original content to meet relevant audio‑video KPIs.

Adaptable; keeps pace with rapidly evolving tech landscapes.

Excellent communication, including written, face‑to‑face, presentation skills and the ability to cascade consistent messages for maximum impact.

The ability to plan and organise yourself and your team: this involves the ability to delegate, set objectives, prioritise tasks, allocate resources efficiently, and manage time to ensure successful completion of projects and daily responsibilities.

Skilled at problem-solving and decision making, approaching challenges methodically and remaining calm under pressure.

Qualification and experience

Proven experience managing a video production team, operationally and from a people management and development perspective.

Experience of being responsible for publishing decisions at a senior level.

Proven track record of shaping video content and plans, managing video strategy and output that has resulted in significant audience growth and video views for a large organisation.

Highly knowledgeable on the technical side of video creation from filming to editing.

Experience of working with Adobe Suite or similar video creation software.

Newsroom experience and an NCTJ/BTCJ qualification is preferred but not a necessity.

Strong working knowledge of media law is essential.

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits. Here are our standard UK & ROI benefits - please check the specifics out for your role when you apply.

• 25 days' holiday (not including bank holidays), plus an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and ten years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's leave each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you.
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
• Access to lots of discounts - including with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers . If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask.

Additional Information

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.