Reach plc
Publishing
SocialVideoProducer(Express)
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“Social Video Producer (Express) at Reach plc. Skills: Social video production, Newsroom integration, Platform native video. Play huge part in newsroom social video coverage. Ensure legal standards met”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive engagement; Drive audience growth
Industry & Context.
Sound publishing decisions
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 original content, Support editing longer-form videos, 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 news content accessible
Make news content entertaining
Make news content relevant
Be a confident editorial voice
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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