Social Video Producer (Podcasts)

J.P. MORGAN; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a talented social video producer to join their team. In this role, you will create engaging video content for various platforms while collaborating with podcast teams to enhance the audience's experience. The position offers a creative environment with opportunities for professional development and access to unique benefits.

Benefits

Six weeks of annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Volunteering days

Life cover and income protection

Enhanced parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience using video editing software, ideally Adobe Premiere.
• Understanding of community engagement and audience metrics on social channels.
• Knowledge of football and interest in global news.

Responsibilities

• Film, edit, and produce video content for social media.
• Collaborate with podcast producers on content presentation.
• Generate ideas for engaging video and graphical content.

Skills

Video editing

Visual storytelling

Community engagement

Understanding of audience metrics

Creativity

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are now looking for asocial video producerto film, edit and produce engaging video and graphical content that will grow the audience forFootball Weekly and other Guardian shows on our social media and video channels

We're on the lookout for creative producers who are passionate about visual storytelling and ready to help shape the future of our visual content for a suite of Guardian podcasts. One of our big ambitions is to take our award-winning podcasts and bring them to life in new engaging, visual formats - whether that's short form social clips, animation, or innovative video storytelling.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract or staff secondment.

About the role

• Working with podcast producers to brief guests and prepare them for filming episodes of Football Weekly and other Guardian shows as required.
• Work with producers and executive producers to generate ideas for how episodes can be presented and promoted on social channels.
• Generate ideas for additional content that can be filmed and produced to engage social audiences.
• Work closely with senior and executive producers to guarantee the highest levels of creativity, editorial and legal standards
• Play an active part in the Guardian’s podcast team and look for opportunities to showcase our journalism and values
• Edit engaging social video content from our leading podcasts

About you

• Experience of using video editing software, ideally Adobe Premiere
• Experience with After Effects and Photoshop is desirable.
• Experience of shooting video in and outside of studio settings
• Experience of directing multi-camera video podcast shoots Understanding of YouTube channel management
• Understanding what community engagement across social channels
• Understanding of audience metrics on YouTube and social channels Knowledge of search engine optimisation
• Ability to work to regular tight deadlines
• Knowledge and passion for football and an interest in global news as well as an appreciation of the evolving podcast world
• Ideally, you’ll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role.

We actively encourage applications from BAME candidates and those from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

The closing date for applications isFriday 4th July 2025.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean Brinkley on [e-mail] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

You'll have six weeksof annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase anadditional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture and Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning and Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.