About the Role
You will lead the editorial social video output for Hits Radio, creating content that entertains millions of viewers across multiple platforms. You’ll act as a technical lead in a hands-on role, shooting and editing content on a daily basis. You’ll help shape the video strategy, drive YouTube growth and deliver world-class social content while working with some of the biggest names in music and entertainment.
Responsibilities
- Filming video content both in our studios and on location
- Managing all stages of video production from pre-production through to delivery
- Directing celebrity talent, presenters and contributors during shoots
- Overseeing technical capture including cameras, lighting and audio
- Leading internal teams and freelance crews on productions
- Editing long-form YouTube content and short-form social video
- Managing the Hits Radio YouTube channel and championing YouTube best practice
- Developing new content formats, visual identities and creative concepts
- Reviewing content and maintaining high production standards
- Mentoring and developing junior members of the team
Requirements
- Approximately 5 years’ professional video production experience
- Expert knowledge of professional camera, lighting and audio equipment
- Strong experience as a self-shooter and editor
- Proven experience directing celebrity or high-profile talent
- Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills including Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Audition
- Strong understanding of social video, entertainment content and digital audiences
- Excellent knowledge of YouTube strategy, channel management and analytics
- Experience managing production schedules and delivering projects end-to-end
- Strong communication and people management skills
- Ability to lead and develop junior team members
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality output
- Awareness of media law, Ofcom compliance and health & safety requirements
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Premiere Pro
- Photoshop
- Audition
- YouTube strategy
- Channel management
- Analytics
- Communication
- People management
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid working
- Full-time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Senior
Benefits
- 28 days holiday
- Bank holidays
- 2 volunteer days
- Access to Bauer Academy (internal training provider)
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay
- Flexible working opportunities
About the Company
- Bauer Media Group is a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe.
- Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors.
- We are one of Europe’s largest Publishers with more than 500 million copies sold each year.
- We operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, reaching over 61 million listeners weekly.
- Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset.
- Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.
- We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing careershub@bauermedia.co.uk
