Video Producer, Express

The Express Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Extra holiday after 3/5/10 years

Volunteer day

Pension matching 6%

Healthcare plan

Car lease scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounts via Yimbly

Interest-free loans

Job summary

The Express Group in London is seeking a newsroom video producer to elevate broadcast-quality content for YouTube audiences, merging studio expertise with strong editorial judgment to create engaging long-form news and features.

You will direct multi-camera shoots, edit in Premiere Pro, optimise thumbnails and metadata for performance, present on camera when required, and drive subscriber growth. The role is hybrid (Canary Wharf), 3–4 days per week, with weekend work and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• NCTJ or BJTC qualification.
• Proven track record in breaking news environments.
• Thorough practical understanding of UK media law, copyright, and editorial standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and operate studio equipment and manage multi-camera workflows.
• Produce long-form news/features tailored for YouTube audiences.
• Present on-camera when required and record voiceovers.

Skills

DSLRs/Mirrorless cameras

Studio lighting

Audio capture

Multi-camera workflows

Video editing (Premiere Pro)

On-camera presenting

YouTube optimization

Editorial judgment

Education

NCTJ or BJTC qualification

Tools

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Job Description

You will play a crucial part in elevating newsroom video and ensuring rigorous legal and editorial standards while delivering visually striking, broadcast-quality content. You will utilise your studio expertise and editorial judgment to produce truly engaging long-form news and feature content tailored for YouTube audiences. As a confident voice in video production, you will pitch exciting, original visual concepts daily in a fast-paced newsroom environment, constantly refining how we bring high-profile stories to life on screen. You should also be knowledgeable around social video and know how to make people stop scrolling and watch our content instead.

You will ensure all content is optimised to drive subscriber/follower growth and watch time on YouTube and other social video platforms, using performance metrics, competitor analysis, and platform developments to inform production decisions. This role involves directing and operating equipment behind the camera, managing multi-camera studio workflows, and presenting on-camera where required.

This is a hybrid role working 3 - 4 days per week from our Canary Wharf hub. The role will require weekend work and flexible hours during the week, this will be discussed at interview stage.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for:

• An NCTJ or BJTC qualification alongside a proven track record in a breaking news environment is essential, as is a thorough practical understanding of UK media law, copyright, and editorial standards.
• Demonstrated mastery of professional-level DSLRs/mirrorless camera setups, studio lighting, audio capture, and multi-cam workflows. Experience filming high-quality long-form studio shows and sit-down interviews is required.
• Expert skills in Adobe Premiere Pro (or equivalent NLE software) for long-form video editing, color grading, and sound mixing. Experience presenting on-camera and recording professional voiceovers is essential.
• Deep technical and strategic understanding video optimisation on YouTube and other social platforms, thumbnail best practices, titling, analytics, and content distribution to hit key performance metrics. Ability to adapt long-form studio segments into dynamic teasers or YouTube Shorts is a bonus.
• Strong news sense, accuracy, and the confidence to make sound production decisions under tight deadlines and live-to-tape conditions.

Additional Information

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies – we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.