Automotive Videographer Peterborough, England
Job description
Job Introduction
Our Team:
Our Videographers are specialist operators integral to Bauer’s multi-platform approach. Producing slick, high-quality video content in a timely fashion, they form the foundations of the automotive video team – serving the prestigious Parkers, MCN and CAR magazine brands.
The focus of your role:
Reporting to the Head of Automotive Video, every videographer must use their skills in producing, shooting and editing video in order to help the respective publications achieve key targets. This could include YouTube subscriber growth, building an additional revenue stream from a social media channel or creating relevant content for the brand’s rapidly growing digital editions.
Role Responsibility
- Work with the Head of Automotive Video and others to create engaging, brand-focused content for a variety of brands, including MCN, Parkers and CAR magazine. In each case, the title’s specific style guide must be adhered to in order to maintain quality and tone
- Assist the Head of Automotive Video in reaching set targets, goals and standards agreed at the start of each year
- Plan, shoot, edit and upload videos, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and excellent sound design. This includes managing scriptwriters/presenters to ensure that all necessary material is collected in a timely manner
- Assist in the careful management of the production calendar to ensure all time-sensitive and embargoed videos are published on time. This may involve communicating with and assisting in the management of freelance videographers, as well as the wider editorial teams inhouse
- Take ownership, with the Head of Automotive Video, of channel management – we aim for meticulous house-keeping of our platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter
- Re-use existing video content across all titles in order to supplement viewing figures and income from video product
- Own the management, care and servicing of Bauer’s inhouse video equipment. Provide necessary input to future purchases, outlining what is needed to achieve set goals
The Ideal Candidate
- A strong understanding of video equipment and how to use it effectively – this ranges from an in-depth knowledge of the latest camera equipment, audio-recording hardware and editing software – including Premiere Pro, Photoshop and After Effects
- Excellent story telling skills – Each video must tell a story. You need to supplement and contribute to the script with impactful shots, audio and editing
- Good time management – Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and keep multiple plates spinning
- A collaborative mindset – We are seeking someone who can join a thriving, busy hub. Teamwork skills essential
- Desirable: Knowledge and enthusiasm for all things automotive – a keen interest and understanding of cars and motorbikes in order to provide a better contribution to all parts of video production
- Desirable: Thriving personal video account – TikTok, Instagram, YouTube etc – an understanding of how to grow a brand by utilizing video on social media
Package Description
Rewards packages at Bauer Media offer a range of salary sacrifice Benefits, such as our pension scheme and flexible holidays, as well as exclusive Perks like great deals and discounts for everyday life.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Discounted high street vouchers
- Internal Bauer Academy – Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development ((4) Bauer Media Group - Academy: Posts | LinkedIn)
- Opportunity to buy additional holiday
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme, tech loan scheme and groups discounts for healthcare insurance
- Discounted subscriptions on Bauer publications (50%)
- Thrive initiatives – Wellbeing at Bauer
- Opportunities to contribute to our Belonging@Bauer and Sustainability initiatives
Flexible Working
We want to make sure that we find the right people to work in our teams, and we know that the traditional 9-5, five days a week doesn’t suit everyone. So, we would love to hear from you if you feel you’re a great fit for this role and would like to work flexibly. If you are the right person for this role, we’ll find the right working approach for you.
We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.
About the Company
About Bauer Media Group
Bauer Media Group has become an enduringly successful media corporation by focusing on creating content that matters most to millions of people around the world: from print and online publishing to radio and money-helper services for consumers, as well as sales and marketing services for SMB. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer focuses on the long term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our increasingly diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 15,000 shares a passion – to deliver content and services that are popular with, and helpful to, our customers and partners.
As the UK’s biggest selling magazine publisher, we create iconic and influential magazine media brands, digital properties and associated consumer and B2B live events for diverse, passionate audiences. We reach 25 million consumers through our portfolio, which includes heat, Grazia, Closer, Empire, Motor Cycle News, Parkers, Mother& Baby, TV Choice, Take a Break, Bella, Yours, Garden News and Country Walking. Our scale, coupled with the breadth of our portfolio, gives us an advantage over pure play magazine competitors. It also gives us a huge responsibility - our brands become the lens through which our audiences see the world, and for this reason, we take our responsibilities as a media outlet very seriously, recognising that we are responsible for shaping perceptions in the wider world.
Belonging at Bauer Mission statement
People are at the heart of everything we do. Inclusivity is part of who we are. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, and encourage authenticity, knowing that our differences are celebrated.
What we will offer you
Quite simply, our promise to you is that Bauer Media is a great place to do great work with great people. Our people take an enormous amount of pride in the brands they support. They like their team members, and they feel supported by their managers. We all take collective responsibility for our culture, because we know it has a ripple effect out across our brands. That’s why our culture of inclusion at work, Belonging at Bauer, is at the heart of everything we do. Belonging at Bauer is about our dual goals of being as representative as we can of the audiences we serve, and about creating a working environment where all our people feel able to bring their whole selves to work every day. It’s part of everything we do, and everyone who works here is responsible. If you join us, you’ll be an important part of this as well.
Our mental health at work
We’re proud to be the driving force behind the “Where’s your head at?” campaign, which is working to put Mental Health First Aiders on an equal footing with traditional workplace First Aiders. This is a priority for all of us that work at Bauer and we now have fully trained Mental Health First Aiders supporting and working across all of our UK locations.
Learning and Development
As the only Media company to be in the top 100 apprenticeship employers, we are striving to always be a great place to do great work for all, Bauer is committed to offering learning and development initiatives through its Bauer Academy tailored to its people, empowering teams and individuals to grow and progress in their careers.
Bauer Core Values
Creativity - We create unique, high quality content that delights our audiences.
Ambition - We think big and bold, pushing boundaries and embracing change.
Passion - We approach every day with curiosity, commitment and a lively positive mindset.
Teamwork - We learn from each other and take the time to understand both challenges and opportunities, working together to find the right solution.
Trust - We are open, respectful and honest.
Inclusivity - We encourage different points of view and perspectives and value all contributions.
Responsibility - We make measured and thoughtful decisions that support the business vision.
If you have any feedback about our recruitment process, what we did well/ how can we improve we would love to hear from you. Please email us at [email protected]
