Video Producer

Outlier AI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned cultural institution is seeking a Video Producer to create engaging content for online platforms, focusing on storytelling through high-quality videos. This role involves capturing footage, generating ideas for digital channels, and working with internal teams to enhance public engagement with the museum's collection. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and has experience with equipment like Sony FX6 and software such as Adobe Premiere Pro. Passion for museum content is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience filming and editing high-quality video content.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality footage of interviews and objects.
• Generate ideas and produce stories for YouTube.
• Work with teams to deliver aligned video projects.

Skills

Filming and editing high-quality video content

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of archiving workflows

Passion for museum-related content

Tools

Sony FX6

Adobe After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

The British Museum is hiring a Video Producer to join the Video & Audio Production team. We're looking for someone to help create compelling content that brings the museum's stories to life on our online platforms, particularly YouTube. You'll produce high-quality films for our website, marketing campaigns and in-gallery displays, as well as bespoke content for our 70,000 members. Working closely with colleagues across the museum, you'll help share the incredible stories behind our world-class collection and the work of our staff.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality footage of interviews, galleries, and objects; record, edit and archive 4K content to professional standards.
• Generate ideas and produce YouTube-facing stories, vlogs and documentaries; develop new formats and approaches for digital channels, marketing campaigns, and in-gallery displays.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver video projects aligned with exhibitions and key messages.
• Assist with podcasts, audio guides and exhibition soundscapes.
• Ensure safe handling of objects, cultural sensitivity, and efficient archiving of all media.
• Advise colleagues and third‑party producers on best practices for video and audio content.

Qualifications & Experience

You’re a creative and organised video professional with strong technical skills and a passion for storytelling. You have:

• Proven experience filming and editing high-quality video content, ideally with cameras such as Sony FX6 or FS7.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, plus experience creating graphics using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, respond to briefs, meet deadlines and manage your own time efficiently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and nurture performances from contributors not used to being on screen.
• Knowledge of archiving workflows and an understanding of cultural sensitivity when working with historical objects.
• Passionate about museum related content.

Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer Sponsorship to applicants.