Video Journalist, Site Video

dmg media limited; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 42.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Daily Mail in London is seeking a sharp, fast-thinking Video Journalist to drive high-impact content for a global audience. You will turn major developing stories into compelling edits at pace, and help shape how stories are told in video.

You’ll work at the heart of the breaking news video desk, producing and editing while collaborating with reporters and editors. This is an office-based role with a six-month fixed term, based at 9 Derry Street, Kensington.

Qualificações

• Experience producing and editing in a newsroom or fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to shoot and capture high-quality video using DSLR cameras.
• Experience with Sony A7 cameras is highly desirable.
• Excellent editorial judgment and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Produce, edit and publish short-form video for Daily Mail's global audience.
• Turn raw footage from original reporting, wires, UGC and archive into sharp narratives.
• Develop structured, in-depth edits around major news events.
• Add graphics, captions, subtitles and branding to elevate storytelling.
• Shoot video to a professional standard when required using DSLR cameras.
• Reformat 16x9 into 9x16 and optimise for web and mobile audiences.
• Pitch and package video ideas around breaking news, politics, royals, showbiz and features.
• Work closely with reporters, producers and editors across the newsroom.
• Ensure all content meets legal, copyright and compliance standards.

Conhecimentos

Newsroom experience

Video editing

Digital storytelling

SEO understanding

Strong communication

Working under pressure

Ferramentas

Sony A7 cameras

DSLR cameras

Descrição da vaga

Location: HSK, London, W8 5HY
Contract Type: Six-month fixed term

About Us

Daily Mail is an award-winning, multi-platform newsbrand reaching more than 33 million print and online readers each month. The world-famous Mail offers a unique blend of breaking news, agenda-setting exclusives, showbiz, Femail, health, sport and lifestyle stories across print, digital, video, audio and social channels.

Its global newsroom of journalists, formidable story-getting power, and breadth of content formats delivers highly engaging, trusted Daily Mail content to millions of loyal and new audiences. Daily Mail is the largest news publisher on TikTok with more than 21 million total followers and more than 29 billion views in the past year. A trailblazing global phenomenon, Daily Mail is part of dmg media.

The Daily Mail is looking for a sharp, fast-thinking Video Journalist to help drive high-impact content seen by millions worldwide.

You'll be at the heart of our breaking news video desk, turning major developing stories into compelling, must-watch edits at pace, as well as bringing fresh video treatments to our features and exclusives. From international headlines to ambitious original series, you'll help shape how some of the biggest stories are told in video.

This is your chance to play a central role in bringing major stories to life for a global audience.

Main Responsibilities

• Produce, edit and publish short-form video for Daily Mail's global audience
• Turn raw footage from original reporting, wires, UGC and archive into sharp, compelling narratives
• Develop structured, in-depth edits around major news events
• Add graphics, captions, subtitles and branding to elevate storytelling
• Shoot video to a professional standard when required, using DSLR cameras including Sony A7 series cameras
• Reformat 16x9 into 9x16 and optimise for web and mobile audiences
• Pitch and package video ideas around breaking news, politics, royals, showbiz and features
• Work closely with reporters, producers and editors across the newsroom
• Ensure all content meets legal, copyright and compliance standards

Person Specification

• Experience producing and editing in a newsroom, digital publisher or similarly fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to shoot and capture high-quality video using DSLR cameras
• Experience working with Sony A7 cameras is highly desirable
• Excellent editorial judgment and a sharp instinct for what makes stories resonate
• The ability to work quickly and calmly under pressure
• Understanding of audience engagement, SEO and digital storytelling
• Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Six-month fixed term
• Based in our newsroom at 9 Derry Street, Kensington (9DS)
• Candidates must be able to work a rota that includes both day and night shifts
• This is an office-based role and is not suitable for remote-only working
• Competitive rate, depending on experience

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.