Video Production Manager

Haymarket; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Work from anywhere

Flexible working hours

Pension

Health cash plan

Job summary

Haymarket, Twickenham (Greater London), is seeking a Video Production Manager to lead end-to-end video production for What Car?. This role involves shoot planning, crew management, hands-on shooting and editing to ensure high-quality output that meets publication schedules and strengthens the brand.

Reporting to the Reviews Editor, you will oversee the video production team and freelancers, coordinate with external partners, and drive channel growth while maintaining high production values.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of video production workflows from pre- to post-production.
• Fluency with Adobe Creative Cloud including Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Understanding of YouTube channel management, scheduling and audience engagement features.
• Experience with professional camera systems, lighting setups and audio capture.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-day video shoots and supervise post-production editing to high standards.
• Direct and manage the video production team and freelancers.
• Oversee day-to-day operations for the What Car? YouTube channel, scheduling long-form content, Shorts and community posts.
• Develop and manage production schedules to meet tight deadlines.
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external production inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Delegation

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Video Production Manager

Brand: What Car?

Reporting To: Reviews Editor

Location: Twickenham, Greater London

Hybrid: Minimum 3 days a week in the office/on location

Employment: Permanent

Salary Range: £37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

About the Job

Working within What Car?

What Car? has been Britain’s leading source of car buying advice for more than 50 years, and is now looking for a Video Production Manager to join our editorial team.

The Role

The Video Production Manager plays a central role in running the What Car? YouTube channel. Reporting directly to the Reviews Editor, this position leads end-to-end video production, from shoot planning and crew management to hands-on shooting and editing ensuring a high quality output that meets publication schedules, strengthens brand reputation, and delivers maximum value to our audience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-day video shoots and manage post-production editing for car reviews and editorial features, maintaining high production standards.
• Direct and manage the video production team, freelancers and collaborate with short-form contributors across the wider editorial reviews team.
• Oversee day-to-day operations for the What Car? YouTube channel, including the scheduling and delivery of long-form content (aiming for up to three videos per week), YouTube Shorts, and community posts.
• Develop and manage production schedules to maintain continuous workflow and meet tight editorial deadlines.
• Act as the central point of contact for all internal and external video production inquiries, agency contacts, and operational queries.

Key Relationships

The Video Production Manager will report to and work closely with the Reviews Editor, while collaborating with the Senior Videographer and other internal editorial presenters.

The role will lead the video production team and freelancers, and build effective working relationships with agency contacts and other external production partners. Strong communication and collaboration will be essential to maintaining positive and productive relationships across everyone involved in the production process.

Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum Criteria

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of video production workflows, from pre-production planning through to post-production delivery.
• Encyclopaedic knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.).
• Understanding of digital media platforms, specifically YouTube channel management, content scheduling, and audience engagement features.
• Fluency with professional camera systems, lighting setups, and audio capture equipment.

Skills

• Clear, direct communication and strong delegation abilities under fast-paced production conditions.
• Exceptional organisational and forward-planning skills to manage tight deadlines and multiple overlapping projects.
• Sharp eye for detail, particularly regarding visual aesthetics, graphics integration, and accurate numerical data formatting.
• Strong problem-solving skills when running complex, multi-day location shoots with large crews.

Experience

• Extensive experience in shooting, editing, and producing high-quality video content for digital or broadcast channels.
• Relevant experience managing production schedules, workflow pipelines, and creative/technical teams.
• Proven track record of taking the lead producer role on multi-person, multi-day shoots.
• Extensive experience operating professional camera and audio gear in varied environments.

A full UK driving license is required for this role.

About You

• Accountable
• Collaborative
• Adaptable
• Results Driven
• Professional

What Success Looks Like

• Quality and Accuracy of Work
• Delivery Against Deadlines
• Channel Growth & Engagement
• Team Engagement

Why work with us at Haymarket?

Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages. We deliver market-leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions. From data and digital information solutions to live events, awards and professional education services.

Our benefits include:

Our Company benefits:

• 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our "Work from Anywhere" days
• Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and more

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria.

To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

More about Haymarket

Working here means being part of a commitment to shaping a better future. As a proudly Certified B Corp, we are part of a global movement of businesses acting as a force for good. Haymarket Impact is focused on making a positive difference globally, guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and intertwined with an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment to balancing profit with purpose is deeply embedded in our culture, reflected in our values of Integrity, Respect, Creativity, Innovation, and Expertise.

We invest heavily in our people. From professional development and internal training to mentorship and coaching. Our certified Disability Confident status has fostered an environment where all employees feel supported, valued, and can ask for workplace adjustments without fear of judgment.

Our valuable partnerships for good globally mean colleagues are always up for taking on a new charitable challenge, utilise their volunteering day and go out of their way to support their local communities.

We know how important a healthy work-life balance is too. Our flexible hours and hybrid working model means employees are expected to be in the office at least three days a week and can work remotely for the remaining two. This means we thrive together when we collaborate in person, fostering stronger connections and creativity, but still allowing for flexibility outside of those times.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring all candidates have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, or disability. In line with our dedication to fairness and transparency, we are also proud to be a We Show the Salary employer, pledging to always include pay details on our job adverts.

Join us and be part of award-winning teams and a culture that is truly unique - a place to grow, feel inspired, build a brilliant career and make a difference.