Videographer

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is seeking an experienced video producer. You will be responsible for creating engaging video content that supports strategic communications goals while traveling across the country. The role demands excellent production skills, the ability to work under pressure, and collaboration with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have expertise in video editing software and a keen understanding of audience engagement. This is a dynamic position requiring flexibility and creativity.

Qualifications

• Excellent end-to-end video production skills, from planning to editing.
• Experience managing projects at pace and under pressure.
• Skilled in understanding audience preferences using video insights.
• Ability to create accessible video content with subtitles and voiceovers.
• Confidence in interviewing stakeholders and participants.
• Photography and photo-editing proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Detail-oriented and proactive problem solver.
• Ability to work autonomously and take creative direction.

Responsibilities

• Travel across the country to capture various content.
• Produce creative video content that aligns with DWP objectives.
• Develop compelling video content that communicates departmental policies.
• Collaborate with the DWP Communications Directorate on multi-channel campaigns.

Skills

Video production skills

Project management under pressure

Social media video insight

Interviewing skills

Photography and photo-editing

Creative problem solving

Tools

Premiere

Final Cut Pro X

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Pay £50,254

Job description

Responsibilities will be:

• Travelling up and down the country on a weekly basis capturing ministerial content, case studies, influencers, ’always on’ digital content and DWP staff.
• This is a fast‑paced and hands‑on position with frequent overnight filming trips, and you must be able to work and travel well under pressure and edit to tight deadlines, as well as respond quickly to short notice requests.
• Produce creative, accessible video content designed to resonate with audiences and support DWP’s strategic communications goals.
• Shape and deliver compelling video content that communicates government and departmental policy, including the creation of concepts, content strategies, and pitch materials.
• Work collaboratively across the DWP Communications Directorate, partnering with functional experts to deliver cohesive, multi‑channel campaigns.

Person specification

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Excellent end‑to‑end video production skills, to include devising, pitching, planning, storyboarding, filming, lighting, sound recording/mixing, and video editing (Premiere or Final Cut Pro X).
• You must have experience of delivering projects at pace and under pressure.
• You must be a skilled user of video insight - understanding what kind of content works best for which audiences. Experience of using social media video insight and administrating online channels such as YouTube, Vimeo and/or other social channels.
• You must have experience of creating accessible video content, including use of subtitles and voiceover.
• Have experience and confidence in interviewing stakeholders and participants.
• Photography and photo‑editing skills using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• You must have a keen eye for detail, be proactive and be able to problem solve.
• You must be able to take creative direction and work autonomously to bring a story to life.

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