Video Producer (News Media)

Video Producer (News Media)

Client: Aquent – London – hybrid – 2 days onsite

Starting: ASAP; Duration: until 30th April 2026; Hours: 40‑hour week; Contract type: Contract.

The Video Producer position focuses on shooting, craft editing, and creating daily or long‑form content for next‑generation products, with an eye towards identifying direct‑to‑consumer, paid experiences. The role involves producing content for publication across all platforms of our client. Assignments include video creation for day‑of or breaking news, packages, live videos, and various forms of content for special programming, as well as traditional news elements. The Video Producer incorporates a visually compelling approach to editing and producing while adhering to defined editorial and journalistic standards. Proficiency in both shooting and editing is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day production operations across the video team, including logistics, research, and editorial preparation.
• Independently produce low‑complexity stories or segments.
• Demonstrate growing editorial judgement by leading treatment development and technical implementation of smaller content (in‑house production).
• Contribute ideas for news‑of‑the‑day, breaking, and enterprise video, helping shape treatments that reflect strong editorial instincts and platform relevance.
• Write scripts and build outlines for short‑form content, with increasing independence and editorial sharpness.
• Support producers in the creative development, research, pre‑production, and post‑production workflows for assigned stories.
• Support the development and treatment of more complex stories, segments, or assignments, with guidance from Producers.
• Log footage, pull selects, and assist in fact‑checking or sourcing media.
• Prepare and maintain production documentation including rundowns, release forms, and shot lists.
• Organise production elements such as scripts, graphics, b‑roll, music, and assets for easy team access.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and production timelines for projects.
• Support on‑set or remote shoots by handling gear, slating, taking notes, or assisting talent.
• Participate actively in edit reviews and publishing processes with an understanding of tone, pacing, and platform needs.
• Ensure content complies with legal, rights, and editorial standards.
• Remain engaged with platform trends and audience behaviour to inform content decisions.
• Coordinate with external contributors, footage sources, and production partners under producer supervision.
• Assist producers and editors in pre‑production, production, and post‑production tasks as needed.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, technical production, English, political science, history, or relevant professional work experience.
• Basic understanding of news.
• Sound editorial judgement, with an emerging sense of what makes a story distinct and engaging.
• Ability to manage timelines and stay detail‑oriented across concurrent assignments.
• Clear communicator and proactive team contributor.
• Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and build a foundation in editorial production.
• Ability to work under deadlines and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Operate basic camera/audio equipment, assemble rough cuts, apply simple graphics, use CMS and asset tools, and understand basic platform metrics.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere (must‑have)

*This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates ASAP. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually. Thank you for taking the time to apply.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under‑represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neuro‑divergence.