Showbiz Producer (Video Production)

TL;DR

Showbiz Producer (Video Production): Leading the production of compelling showbiz video content for YouTube and social platforms with an accent on developing new creative ideas, managing talent, and ensuring high editorial standards. Focus on capitalising on breaking news, driving views and engagement through data-driven insights, and overseeing the entire video production process from concept to publishing.

Company

hirify.global is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month, delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers daily.

What you will do

• Lead the production of Showbiz videos (news stories, interviews, and original formats) alongside a production team.
• Develop, cast, produce, script, and edit content for hirify.global Showbiz’s YouTube channel and social platforms.
• Pitch and develop new creative ideas to drive engagement and attract new audiences.
• Produce and direct shooting briefs and scripts for series, ensuring clear narrative and climax.
• Lead on the packaging of videos for YouTube, collaborating with graphic designers on titles and thumbnails.
• Target, develop, and manage new on-screen talent suitable for young, digital-first audiences.

Requirements

• Creative and fast-paced: Thrive in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment, ready to capitalise on breaking news.
• Digital Native and YouTube First: Deeply immersed in the digital media landscape, with an intuitive understanding of what drives views and engagement.
• Content Savvy: Solid understanding of digital media practices and content trends.
• Editorially minded: Know what it takes to create content that will grab people’s attention and keep them engaged.
• Data-Driven & Results-Oriented: Understand how to use analytics, especially YouTube Studio, to inform editorial content.
• Team management: Experience managing teams, including producers and editors, to deliver great episodes.

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of a digital transformation, shaping the future of video content in the newsroom.
• Work in an innovative environment where creativity and experimentation are encouraged.
• Take on a high-impact role where decisions directly influence video performance and revenue goals.
• Access growth opportunities to advance your career in digital journalism as the company expands.
• Join a passionate, talented team of journalists, editors, and creatives committed to high-quality video content.