TL;DR

News Video Editor (Video Production): Editing and producing high-quality video content for news, sport, showbiz, and digital platforms with an accent on fast turnaround, platform-specific optimization, and audience engagement. Focus on creating compelling narratives for breaking news and diverse content strands while maintaining editorial standards and leveraging data-driven decisions.

Location: United Kingdom

Company

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What you will do

Edit daily video content for news, sport, showbiz, TV, and other content strands with fast turnaround and high editorial quality.
Optimize video content for platforms like YouTube, website, and social media to maximize views and engagement.
Produce high-quality video content for breaking news stories with rapid turnaround.
Collaborate with journalists, producers, and social media teams to align video content with editorial goals.
Implement SEO strategies and manage metadata for video discoverability.
Use data and analytics to refine video content and improve performance.

Requirements

Location: Must be based in the United Kingdom.
Experience editing video in a fast-paced newsroom or digital media environment.
Strong understanding of YouTube, social media platforms, and digital audience engagement.
Solid journalistic knowledge and ability to maintain editorial standards.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines with a rolling shift pattern.
Data-driven approach to video content creation and optimization.

Nice to have

Creative storytelling skills and passion for digital video content.
Experience with graphics, captions, and animations to enhance videos.

Culture & Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to a major brand's digital transformation.
Creative freedom to experiment with new video formats and techniques.
Dynamic and fast-paced newsroom environment.
Collaborative team of producers, editors, and journalists.
Room for career growth and advancement within the company.