Reach plc

Publishing

SocialVideoProducer(Express)

£45–65k ~AI est. London, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Social Video Producer (Express) at Reach plc. Skills: Social video production, Newsroom integration, Media law application. Play huge part in newsroom social video coverage. Ensure legal standards met”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive engagement; Drive audience growth

Industry & Context.

Publishing
Problems you'll solve

Sound publishing decisions

Eligibility Requirements

Weekend work, Flexible hours

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

NCTJ or BJTC qualification, Proven track record in breaking news, Understanding of media law, Practical application of media law, Shoot video on phones, Shoot video on DSLR cameras, Comfortable presenting on camera, Comfortable recording voiceovers, Skilled in Premiere Pro, Advanced knowledge of social media platforms, Ability to shape content for video KPIs, Upload and distribute video content, Adhere to editorial guidelines, Adhere to legal standards, Adhere to copyright standards, Understanding of UK media law, Understanding of editorial tone, Understanding of accuracy, Confidence to make sound publishing decisions

Nice to Have

Experience with Premiere Pro alternatives

What You'll Do.

Play huge part in newsroom social video coverage

Ensure legal standards met

Ensure editorial standards met

Deliver work in original ways

Deliver work in dynamic ways

Deliver work in platform native ways

Implement ways to stop audiences scrolling

Create engaging news content

Make content accessible

Make content entertaining

Make content relevant

Challenge others on video use

Educate others on video use

Lead from behind camera

Ensure video content optimized

Drive audience growth

Use competitor analysis

Inform editorial decisions

Inform creative decisions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Newsroom social video coverage

Communication Scope

Presenting on camera

Full Job Description

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 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, 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 Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love. 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. About this role If you’re immersed in the news agenda and a social media video expert then this is the role for you. You’ll play a huge part in the Express’ newsroom social video coverage, ensuring legal and editorial standards are consistently met while delivering work in original, dynamic and platform native ways. You will utilize your creativity to implement ways to stop audiences from scrolling, and create truly engaging news content that is accessible, entertaining and relevant to the platforms people use everyday. You will be a confident editorial voice who challenges and educates others on the best use of video, pitch exciting and original ideas daily in

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