film crew member London, England
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Job summary
This recruitment is continuing as usual, but candidates should be aware that following the Government’s announcement on the changes to some civil service departments, roles will be located in the new Department for Business and Trade. We will provide more information if you are selected for a role. This work remains of high importance to the civil service, and we thank you for your continued interest.
The UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade is looking for a talented and experienced videographer and editor to join its team.
The role will include shooting and lighting scenes as well as editing premium content, both long and short form, from assembly through to final delivery (including grading, sound-mixing and versioning).
Working closely with our global design, marketing and policy teams, the ideal candidate will be highly proficient operating DLSRs and mid range professional cameras like Canon C200. The candidate must be able to work in Adobe Premiere and have exceptional editing and motion graphics skills, as well as confidently sound mix and grade, often under tight deadlines.
Experience working to specs and brand guidelines for LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram is essential. We are looking for candidates who understand the social video ecosystem and that have an understanding of what it takes to make the content stand out.
The candidate will be required to contribute to the creative process ahead of a shoot, as well as tailor the editing style to the specific content.
Your work will directly help the department to promote opportunities for export and investment, while building appetite for UK goods and services overseas. Your work with also connect businesses with relevant support, advice and other resources.
Expect to be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, always uses data to test and learn, experiments with new formats and continuously improves engagement.
Job description
- Edit enticing, original and high-quality original video content across multiple platforms, creating compelling stories.
- Create bespoke assets that show knowledge of and a consideration for social media audiences - including, but not limited to, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
- Manage multiple edits and projects at the same time.
- Capture photos at marquee moments, delivering at pace across multiple channels.
- Contribute innovative creative concepts across a broad range of video content.
- Help to develop and ensure the style, tone and quality of Departmental video content.
- Responsible for the organisation, versioning, backup, archival and Quality Control of all footage across a busy post-production team.
- Research and source the best music tracks and sound effects for a given project, using a production music database.
- Work flexibly and reactively to a high-volume video workflow.
- Help to create, update and develop all graphic assets for video content.
- Ensure all deadlines are met throughout the post production process and deliver final assets on time.
- Share knowledge and be a champion for innovative video within an content team working with multiple different media.
- Come up with original ideas to execute on our channels.
- Produce high-quality video and photo output for campaigns and ministerial events
- Manage film shoots, in the office and on location around the UK and abroad.
Hybrid working
The role will be based in either Darlington or London. You will be asked to express a location preference during the application process.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas.
Informal hybrid working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.
Most DBT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in an office, on average. If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.
Appointments will be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences.
Support in applying for our vacancies is available by joining a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience within commercial & creative videography.
- Experience capturing high quality video, photo and sound content with minimal crew.
- High-level knowledge and experience editing both short and long form content on Adobe Premiere or Davinci resolve.
- Editing specifically for social media.
- Experienced in data wrangling, transcoding, video codecs and different formats & aspect ratios.
- Upkeeping and organising a central asset library .
- Colour correction and colour grading.
- Motion graphics.
- Sound mixing.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working with drones
- Experience working internationally.
- Experience managing live streams (e.g., LinkedIn Lives).
Person Specification
- Creative
- Energetic
- Team player
- Works well under pressure
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider in-person interviews by exception.
Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
Sift will take place week commencing 03.07.2023.
Interviews will take place week commencing 10.07.2023.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and a personal statement.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please align your CV with previous skills and experience. Maximum of 2 A4 pages.
In your personal statement, please explain your motivation for applying for this role and the extent to which you satisfy the essential and desirable requirements of the role. Maximum word count of 250.
In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on: CV.
Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
If you are offered an interview, you will be asked to give a presentation.
For this role, the Department will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Please note – the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation.
Please note – harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Internal Fraud database
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs
- Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Working for the Civil Service
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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About Department for International Trade
CEO: Elizabeth Truss
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-department-for-international-trade
Year Founded: 2016
