Video Journalist

KOMI Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the online audio and video media industry is seeking a Video Journalist to join their Manchester team. The ideal candidate should have a go-getter attitude, excellent communication skills, and a knack for identifying trending content. This full-time role involves sourcing viral videos, collaborating with a licensing team, and creating engaging content. If you're passionate about social media and storytelling, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Potential referral bonus

Qualifications

• Comfortable communicating with content creators.
• Strong writing skills and basic video editing skills preferred.
• Experience with copyright and licensing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hunt down incredible video content across digital platforms.
• Verify videos for licensing and ensure they meet quality standards.
• Organize and track all found videos and relevant information.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Video Editing

Interpersonal Skills

Resourcefulness

Job description

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Mission: We’re building the most engaged digital audiences in the world.

The Role

Do you live and breathe TikTok & Instagram? Are you up-to-date with the latest trends? Do you have an eye for a story? If so, this could be the role for you!

We are looking for a social media enthusiast within our video licensing division to source and acquire content for our clients, with a good eye for viral videos that are funny, shocking, heartwarming, or unique.

This person should be a high-performing team player willing to exhaust all resources to get the job done, and confident enough to ask for help when needed.

The role requires strong communication skills to speak with content creators about their videos. The right candidate will be able to find trending videos quickly and source content from multiple platforms to meet client briefs.

Key Responsibilities

• Hunt down incredible video content across digital platforms, social media, and archives.
• Verify that videos are eligible for licensing and distribution.
• Check videos to ensure they meet quality standards and client requirements.
• Organize and track all found videos and relevant information in our database.
• Collaborate with the Licensing Team to understand content needs for different markets and clients.
• Stay updated on trends and viral hits to keep our content fresh.
• Provide research insights to help secure licensing deals and create engaging collections for promotions and campaigns.
• Translate contract language into everyday language for clarity.
• Write articles and headlines, and edit videos to attract client interest.

What We're Looking For

• A go-getter attitude with a good sense of humor.
• Comfortable making calls to content creators.
• Results-oriented and performance-driven.
• Resourceful with a proactive approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Basic video editing skills preferred.
• Experience with copyright and licensing is a plus but not required; quick learners are welcome.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Online Audio and Video Media

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Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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