Vertical Science Video Producer

New Scientist; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Private Medical Insurance - Bupa

Flexible Working

Onsite gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised canteen

Job summary

New Scientist is seeking a short-form vertical video producer to champion high-quality vertical video for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube. You will own the pipeline from ideation to publication, working with in-house experts and world-leading scientists to translate science journalism into engaging video formats.

You will commission, produce and edit daily content, train journalists to present on camera, and explore new video formats while supporting long-form YouTube projects and

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of producing, filming and editing high-quality, short-form videos for a social-first audience, preferably with experience of working in a busy newsroom.
• Expert user of Adobe Premiere or equivalent video editing software.
• Experience of camera operation, lighting and green screen with an interest in learning more advanced skills.
• Some presenting, voiceover or on-camera reporting experience.
• Understanding of, and ability to leverage, audience data to inform video decisions.
• A degree or other qualification in a science, technology, engineering or maths subject is not required, but an interest in these subjects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce entertaining, educational and creative vertical videos that meet New Scientist’s standards of accuracy and storytelling.
• Collaborate with editorial to commission, write, edit and develop stories for short-form vertical video.
• Direct, support and train journalists to present to camera.
• Manage production workflow to ensure a rich stream of socially optimised content.
• Develop and pitch ideas for new video stories and formats.
• Commission motion graphics, oversee external freelancers and host/present videos.
• Contribute to long-form YouTube content, podcasts and interviews as needed.

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Camera operation

Lighting

Green screen

On-camera presenting

Adobe Premiere

Audience data

Education

Science/Tech interest

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

New Scientist is seeking a short-form vertical video producer to champion high-quality vertical video for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube. You will own the pipeline from ideation to publication, working with in-house experts and world-leading scientists to translate science journalism into engaging video formats.

You will commission, produce and edit daily content, train journalists to present on camera, and explore new video formats while supporting long-form YouTube projects and