Video Producer, Express

Reach plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Healthcare cashback

Employee discounts

Job summary

Reach plc is seeking a skilled Newsroom Video Producer to drive the Daily Express YouTube programming, including flagship shows such as Daily Expresso and Royals Unscripted. The role combines editorial judgment with studio production across a fast-paced, modern newsroom.

You will direct multi-camera shoots, edit long-form features, and optimise content for subscriber growth and watch time on YouTube and other social platforms.

Qualifications

• NCTJ or BJTC qualification with proven breaking news experience
• Solid knowledge of UK media law, copyright, and editorial standards
• Experience with DSLRs/mirrorless cameras and studio lighting
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and on-camera presenting
• Understanding of YouTube algorithms, thumbnails, and analytics

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit long-form newsroom video for YouTube, including flagship shows.
• Direct multi-camera studio productions and operate behind the camera.
• Pitch original visual concepts daily in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Optimise content for subscriber growth, watch time, and platform performance

Job description

If you are eager to be at the heart of the Daily Express' video transformation, this is the role for you. As a key technical and creative presence in our studio setup, you will drive the production of the Daily Express’ core YouTube programming, including flagship shows like the Daily Expresso and Royals Unscripted.

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 trusted brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like the Manchester Evening News, MyLondon, BelfastLive and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. And we’re just getting started…

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

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.

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.

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 yearto 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.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying.

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.