Video Producer

The Smartlist; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Wolverhampton is looking for a skilled video producer to create high-quality content for local news and social platforms. You will shoot, edit, and optimize videos while presenting them when necessary. Candidates should have experience in a newsroom environment and be adaptable to flexible shifts. This role offers an opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in producing video: shooting, editing, and optimizing for social platforms.
• Experience in a newsroom or fast-paced content environment.

Responsibilities

• Commission, plan, shoot and edit high-quality video for local news and other content.
• Create platform-specific content for social media and websites.
• Implement video workflows for newsroom best practices.
• Train journalists through skill development.

Skills

Video production expertise

Social media optimization

Knowledge of West Midlands and Shropshire

Adaptability to flexible schedules

Tools

Industry-standard video editing tools

Job description

What you’ll do:

• Commission, plan, shoot and edit high‑quality video for local news, sport and feature content, including presenting to camera and voice‑over work as required.
• Create platform‑specific content for Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and our websites.
• Lead on implementing video workflows to deliver newsroom best practice.
• Develop journalists’ skills through training and support using your expertise.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong experience in producing video: shooting, editing and optimising for social platforms.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard tools.
• Good knowledge of the West Midlands and Shropshire patch.
• Experience in a newsroom or fast‑paced content environment.

Weekend working and flexible shift patterns (including evenings) will be mandatory as well as a driving licence and own vehicle.

If you think you’re the right person for this role, send your CV and covering letter outlining why you have what it takes to [e-mail] and [e-mail] by December 21, 2025. Please apply as soon as possible as we will process applications as they are received.

To support your application process please read these helpful documents below before applying:

• Role profile
• Person profile

Please note successful candidates will be expected to work from the company’s offices.

Iconic Media Group Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment as an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. Consideration will be given to flexible working and job‑share options for all roles.