Senior Video Producer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)

Pension contributions match up to 6%

Healthcare cash plan

Car lease scheme

Wellbeing support and discounts

Job summary

Reach in Liverpool is seeking an experienced video producer to lead a team in creating original video content for the Echo newsroom and digital platforms. You will guide editorial direction, craft engaging multi-platform videos, and drive audience growth through data-informed storytelling.

You will manage on-site production, collaborate with editors and reporters, and contribute personally when needed, all within a fast-paced, dynamic environment with weekend work and flexible hours discussed at

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working in breaking news environment.
• Capable of shooting high-quality video on phones and DSLR cameras for multi-platform distribution.
• Comfortable presenting on camera and recording voiceovers.
• Advanced editing with Premiere Pro or similar software.
• Strong understanding of what drives engagement on social platforms (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts/Long-form, X).
• Ability to commission and shape original content to meet video KPIs.
• Keen analytical mind for high-performing video content to inform strategy.
• Ensure output adheres to editorial guidelines and legal and copyright standards.
• An NCTJ or BJTC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the video team and guide production, while creating content yourself when needed.
• Develop and deliver compelling original video content for YouTube and our website.
• Use analytics, competitor analysis and platform trends to inform editorial and creative decisions.
• Pitch exciting and original ideas daily in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Video production

Breaking news experience

On-camera presenting

Voiceover recording

Analytical mindset

Editorial guidelines

Social video strategy

Education

NCTJ or BJTC qualification

Tools

Premiere Pro

DSLR/Phone shooting

Job description

If you’re immersed in the news agenda and an experienced video producer then this is the role for you. You’ll play a huge part in the Echo’s newsroom, leading a video team to create compelling original video content that keeps audiences coming back.

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 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, DailyStar 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 Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

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.

Job Description

Whether it is a mini-documentary for YouTube and our website, or a short-form series optimised for social, you will utilise your creativity to implement ways to engage viewers to watch, stop audiences from scrolling, and create truly compelling video content that is accessible, entertaining and relevant to the platforms people use everyday. You will be a confident editorial voice who challenges and educates others on the best use of video (on site, on social and on YouTube) and pitch exciting and original ideas daily in a fast paced environment.

This role will involve both leading other video specialists and guiding, as well as making content yourself where required. You will help to ensure video content is optimised to drive engagement and audience growth, using analytics tools, competitor analysis and platform trends to inform editorial and creative decisions.

This is an office based role working 5 days per week from our Liverpool hub. The role will require weekend work and potentially flexible hours during the week, this will be discussed at the interview stage.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for:

• Proven track record of working in a breaking news environment and a strong understanding and practical application of media law.
• Capable of shooting high-quality video on both phones and DSLR cameras for multi-platform distribution.
• Comfortable presenting on camera and recording voiceovers.
• Highly skilled in Premiere Pro or similar editing software with a sharp eye for how to craft a compelling edit.
• Advanced knowledge of what style of video drives engagement on social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube (Shorts and Long-form) and X.
• The ability to commission and shape original content to meet relevant video KPIs.
• A keen analytical mind that is constantly looking at high-performing video content both internally and externally to help shape strategy and content decisions.
• Ensure all output adheres to editorial guidelines and legal and copyright standards.
• An NCTJ or BJTC qualification.

Additional Information

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, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays),as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each yearto volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day -an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Help saving for your retirement -we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• 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 - it won’t make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan -giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme -you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support -including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts -including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans -including for season tickets and technology.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.