Social Video Journalist - News

Metro.co.uk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media outlet is on the lookout for a talented Social Video Journalist to join their dynamic London team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a knack for creating engaging video content tailored for platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. You'll be responsible for pitching, producing, and delivering captivating short-form videos while keeping up with the latest trends and news. If you're passionate about storytelling and have a strong understanding of what resonates with Gen Z and millennials, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of social media journalism.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a news/media environment.
• Strong news sense with a creative storytelling approach.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver daily and weekly short-form video content.
• React to breaking news and monitor trends.

Skills

Social Media Expertise

Video Editing

Storytelling

Trend Monitoring

Data Analysis

Education

Experience in News/Media Environment

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Other Editing Suites

Job description

Social video whizzes, we need you! Metro brings news, sport, analysis, features, opinion, and everything in between to a fast-growing global audience and we’re now looking for a talented Social Video Journalist to join our London team.

You’ll be responsible for pitching, producing and delivering daily and weekly short form video content with a focus on TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and other key platforms. As such, this role requires experience and knowledge of every major social platform, with particular emphasis on TikTok. Ideal candidates will have a great understanding of current affairs and everything important to Gen Z (and maybe millennials too). You’ll be across reactive news so the ability to edit at speed is a must.

Your fingers must be on the pulse of online conversation. You should be able to spot a new story or rising trend and act quickly to generate engaging video content around this. Ideal candidates will be numbers driven; focused on gaming the algorithm and generating millions of views.

Role Responsibilities

• React to breaking news with pace, building a narrative and driving views
• Monitor trends and relay story ideas confidently to the team and the wider newsroom
• Script, present, edit and deliver daily and weekly short-form video content across social channels with support from seniors
• Bring new, high-quality, original content to life - from ideation to delivery
• Be prepared to guide junior members of staff in storytelling
• Use data and analytics to inform decisions on pitches and future content
• Help build a strong Metro voice across our social video output
• Understand legal covenants such as the UK Editors’ Code of Practice, media law, copyright law and editorial guidelines in the UK and globally

Key Skills and Experience

• At least two years of experience working within a news/media environment at a local or national level
• A strong news sense, with a creative approach to storytelling
• An understanding of the vertical video environment
• Experience in scripting, producing, editing and delivering video content
• Filming experience preferred
• An understanding of how analytics impacts content decisions
• Ability to edit using Adobe Premiere Pro and other editing suites
• Understanding of the UK Editors’ Code of Practice, media and copyright law
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced 24/7 news environment with the flexibility to work unsociable hours as and when required

The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out-of-hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.

Your shift rotation will include one day of the weekend.

Please apply by sending an up-to-date CV and link to a showreel.