Senior News Video Producer (Content Hub) at Reach plc

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Video Production, Content Creation, Team Leadership, Technical Skills, Filming, Editing, Adobe Suite, Communication, Feedback, Development, Media Law, AI Tools, Platform Optimisation, Workflow Efficiency, Breaking News Coverage, Original Content Creation

Industry

technology;Information and Media

Description

Company Description We are looking for a Producer to lead our Content Hub video operation, setting strategy and KPIs with Editors/Video Leads and managing a diverse team with inclusion and wellbeing at its core. This role is home & hub linked to our Canary Wharf hub, so you must be located in or around London. You will be covering a Sunday - Saturday rota between 6am - 11pm, so flexibility is key. 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 the Manchester Evening News, MyLondon, BelfastLive 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. About this role Overseeing full video production from planning to distribution, you’ll ensure platform optimisation, workflow efficiency, and quality compliance. Working hand-in-hand with journalists, you’ll help shape breaking news coverage, craft standout original and affiliate content, and harness AI tools to elevate storytelling and audience impact. Reporting directly to the Video Lead, you will be overseeing full video production from planning to distribution, ensuring platform optimisation, workflow efficiency, and quality compliance. You’ll also be working hand-in-hand with journalists to help shape breaking news coverage, craft standout original and affiliate content, and harness AI tools to elevate storytelling and audience impact. The successful candidate will be a people leader (managing a Video Editor, Social Video Producer and a Videographer) who fosters a high-performance, trusting culture through fair policies, clear expectations, real time feedback and visible change leadership. What you'll need to succeed We’re looking for an experienced video production lead with a strong track record in fast paced content creation and distribution and the ability to prioritise multiple responsibilities and react quickly to breaking news events. You’ll lead by example with high level skills in all technical aspects of video creation, including filming, editing and using the Adobe Suite. Being an established, people-focused leader you’ll build a high-performance, trusted team through clear communication, feedback, development, and change leadership is key. You’ll also be skilled at creating original content aligned with audio-video KPIs and able to adapt to changing business and technology needs with ease. Newsroom experience and solid knowledge of media law are a must. 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!) Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings. 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 Additional Information Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Responsibilities

Oversee full video production from planning to distribution, ensuring platform optimisation and quality compliance. Collaborate with journalists to shape breaking news coverage and craft original content.