Summary of the Video Producer - The Mirror job at Reach plc

Company Description

Can you shoot, edit, and deliver quick-turnaround video content under tight newsroom deadlines? Do you know how to turn raw breaking news into platform-native videos that rack up massive social audience engagement? 

We are looking for a creative and dynamic Video Producer to join us at The Mirror, to shoot, edit and generate creative video content. You will use your sharp news sense and technical video expertise to craft engaging video content for our site and socials, while working closely with our in-house documentary team on long form content. 

This is a hybrid role (3 days per week in hub) linked to our Canary Wharf hub, we are therefore looking for candidates based in or around London. 

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 trusted 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 the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. And we’re just getting started…

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.

Job Description

What will the role involve?

• Shooting original, high-quality footage in the field and within a studio environment.

• Writing, filming, and editing social video, ensuring all content is optimised to maximise reach, visibility, and audience engagement. This will include delivering voiceovers and pieces to camera under tight deadlines for quick-turnaround video content.

• Applying platform-native storytelling techniques with a strong editorial eye.

• Ensuring all video content complies with internal editorial guidelines as well as legal and copyright standards.

• Utilising social media analytics tools to evaluate performance and inform future content strategies.

• Monitoring social platform updates and competitor activity to keep output ahead of industry trends.

• Travelling to capture stories, collaborating closely with journalists and other video team members.

• Working flexibly on a shift rota, including weekend and night shifts, to maintain continuous newsroom coverage.

• Providing guidance and expertise to team members on complex filming and editing technicalities.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• Technical Videography Expertise: Highly skilled in shooting original, high-quality footage on a wide variety of DSLR cameras, both as a solo operator in the field and ideally also in a multi-camera studio setup, though we will provide further training on studio equipment.

• Journalism background: An NCTJ or BJTC qualification, a proven track record in a busy newsroom environment, with demonstrable experience shooting social video content and a thorough practical understanding of media law are essential.

• Proactive and self-motivated mindset: Always ready to be out in the field filming, producing everything from red carpets to vox-pops, both in front of and behind the camera. This might sometimes be at inconvenient social hours

• Editing Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite 

• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of working collaboratively in a fast-paced, professional environment.

• Organisation & Adaptability: Exceptional time management skills, adaptability to evolving technology, and a focus on delivering against key audio-video KPIs.

Additional Information

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.