Digital Video Producer - Sky News United Kingdom
Sky
Full Time
United Kingdom
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
Closing Date: 23:59 23/01/2023. Please apply with a CV & Cover Letter.
Sky News is looking for digital journalists to join our award-winning team of video producers.
These are key roles with a mandate to innovate across all Sky News video, including our app and website and our social channels. We are looking for people with demonstrable experience of pitching, producing and publishing news video to TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Crucially, the successful candidates will have exceptional news judgement, clear accurate writing skills and an understanding of our legal and editorial guidelines. They will be as equally motivated by quick turnaround breaking news video as well as original digital storytelling.
Our commissions range from short-form vertical edits to long-form 16:9 films. The candidates must be accomplished in using music, graphics and editing to make distinctive, shareable content. On top of your creative flair, you’ll use analytics and optimisation to make sure your video reaches as many people as possible.
This role will require someone with the confidence to flourish in a dynamic newsroom, and to collaborate with some of the best news teams from around the world.
Your technical knowledge of editing software and industry standard methodology is as important as your journalistic credentials.
What you'll do:
- Create tailored and optimised digital video content that reflects Sky News values
- Pitch new and exciting video formats and ideas – and have the experience to deliver them
- Develop video formats to increase growth, consumption and engagement on key social platforms
- Produce Snapchat Discover stories and shows
- Work in tandem with Assistant Editors, Output Editors and News Editors to ensure accuracy and legal rigour is maintained to the highest standards
What you'll bring:
- First-rate editing experience using Adobe Premiere
- Working knowledge of the rest of Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects and Photoshop
- Working knowledge of Quantel RIO very desirable
- Self-shooting experience very desirable, particularly on GH5 kit
- Experience of working in a quick-paced, high-pressured news environment with tight deadlines
- Experience working within complex and multidimensional work environments
- In-depth knowledge of the news media, emerging technologies, changing audience behaviour and new platforms
- Strong understanding of audience behaviour and demonstrable understanding of how to create compelling content services that meet or exceed their demands
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- A calm, detailed and methodical approach to work
- Highly motivated and creative
Sky News
Sky News is a world-class news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to story-telling. Our aim is to be the best and most trusted place for news, reflecting the diversity of our audience. Made by people who dare to challenge. Made for people who want clarity in an uncertain world.
The Rewards:
There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:
- Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
- A generous pension package
- Private healthcare
- Discounted mobile and broadband
- Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences
How you'll work:
We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.
Your office base:
Osterley:
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Inclusion:
We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We’ve also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.
At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.
And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Sky
careers.sky.com
Isleworth, United Kingdom
Dana Strong
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Broadcast Media
1989
