Company Description
Are you keen to play a pivotal role in the success of some of the most iconic news brands in the UK? We are looking for a Deputy Head of Video Production to join our Reach Studio team.
This is a unique opportunity to work with our national and regional news brands including but not limited to The Mirror, Daily Express, Manchester Evening News and many more. You will oversee the creation of social, video, podcast, and branded content aimed at evolving our audience engagement and expanding revenue opportunities.
Reach Studio launched last year and is a unique blend of editorial and commercial talent, serving multimedia content to both our audiences and advertising partners. Our dynamic team is made up of highly skilled producers, editors, designers and social media experts. Reach Studio has already launched a variety of content and podcasts including our branded content Let’s Start Talking podcast, Mirror Gaming socials and an exclusive interview with Virgil van Dijk. From developing existing podcasts to producing new video shows and formats that our audiences will love, we want you to join us for what’s next.

THIS ROLE WORKS FROM OUR CANARY WHARF OFFICES 5 DAYS PER WEEK, WE ARE THEREFORE OPEN TO CANDIDATES BASED IN AND AROUND LONDON.

Job Description

WHAT WILL THE ROLE INVOLVE?

You will spearhead the day-to-day operations of our London Video Studio, orchestrating a seamless workflow and optimising resource allocation. Managing an innovative team of videographers and editors, you will drive the creation of high-quality original and branded content across diverse social and video platforms, ensuring the flawless delivery of captivating video content for our wide range of Reach brands.
Running weekly team meetings, you’ll anticipate resource needs and strategically plan to sustain the Studio’s vibrant output. You will support producers and editors in pre and post-production and on set, championing best practices throughout. You will forge strategic relationships with external partners such as production studios and insurance companies, enhancing our capabilities through collaboration.
Staying at the forefront of video trends, you’ll provide insightful feedback to align content strategies with Reach’s objectives and audience growth aspirations. Overseeing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, you’ll ensure each studio project is completed successfully while building lasting stakeholder relationships. Representing Reach at trade shows and conferences, you’ll analyse performance metrics to refine outputs and elevate audience engagement. The typical working pattern is Monday to Friday but some flexibility around major events is required to keep our studio ahead of the curve.
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