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About the Role

Lead a small team of video producers creating compelling, platform-first social news content. Set creative standards, develop talent, and build a culture of originality, collaboration, and high performance. Find fresh ways to tell stories for social media, develop original formats, spot emerging trends, and encourage experimentation. Act as a confident editorial voice, challenge conventional thinking, and champion best practices in video storytelling. Balance multiple priorities in a fast-moving news environment while maintaining high editorial and legal standards. Remain hands-on when needed, filming, presenting, and producing content, and use analytics to improve performance.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of video producers
Set creative standards
Develop talent
Build a culture of originality, collaboration, and high performance
Develop original formats
Spot emerging trends
Encourage team experimentation
Act as a confident editorial voice
Challenge conventional thinking
Champion best practice in video storytelling
Balance multiple priorities
Maintain editorial and legal standards
Film, present, and produce content
Use analytics and audience insights to improve performance
Train others and help colleagues improve on-camera confidence and storytelling

Requirements

Significant experience creating successful social-first video content
Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, originality, and understanding of platform performance
Track record of growing social audiences through original thinking
Experienced people manager with confidence to lead, motivate, and develop a team
Enjoy coaching others, giving constructive feedback, and raising editorial/creative standards
NCTJ or BJTC qualification is essential
Experience working in a breaking news environment is essential
Thorough understanding of UK media law
Confidence to make sound editorial decisions under pressure
Advanced understanding of Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and X
Proven experience developing platform-specific video strategies that grow audiences and drive commercial performance
Create and oversee repeatable social formats that deliver measurable growth and revenue
Highly competent shooting on smartphones and DSLR cameras
Proficient editing in Premiere Pro (or equivalent)
Proficient presenting to camera
Proficient recording voiceovers

Skills

Video production
Social media content creation
Team leadership
Talent development
Creative strategy
Trend spotting
Video storytelling
Editorial judgment
Legal standards adherence
Content production
Performance analysis
Audience engagement
Platform-specific video strategies
Camera operation (smartphone and DSLR)
Video editing (Premiere Pro or equivalent)
On-camera presentation
Voiceover recording
Training and coaching

Location

Canary Wharf hub
London

Work Type

Hybrid
Permanent
Weekend work required
Flexible hours during the week

Experience Level

Significant experience creating successful social-first video content
Experienced people manager

Education Level

NCTJ or BJTC qualification

Benefits

25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
Extra day's holiday after three, five, and 10 years of service
Scheme to buy extra holiday
Extra day's paid leave per year to volunteer
Big moment day (extra paid leave for significant life events)
Company pension contributions matched up to 6%
Salary sacrifice pension contributions
Supportive and progressive people policies (enhanced family leave, flexibility, inclusion, progression)
Healthcare cash plan
Car lease scheme (electric or hybrid cars via salary sacrifice)
Wellbeing support (24/7 assistance programme)
Financial Wellbeing access (Access Stream app)
Discounts (15% off Yimbly)
Interest-free loans (season tickets, technology)

About the Company

Reach is Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher, connecting with millions of people daily through over 120 brands including Mirror, Express, Daily Star, Daily Record, MyLondon, BelfastLive, Manchester Evening News, and the Irish Star.
Reach understands people and what matters to them, reaching approximately 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers globally.
Reach is a modern media organisation that is more than just news, requiring diverse people and skills to serve its audiences.
Reach fosters an environment where every background is respected, encouraging exploration and growth.
Reach helps employees build careers that work with their lives, providing space to create and grow.

Equal Opportunity

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported.
Equal opportunities employer.
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.