Deputy Commercial Video Lead

Metro is looking for a highly organised and creatively driven Deputy Commercial Video Lead to oversee the end-to-end delivery of in-house video content across both original formats and commercial campaigns. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced digital environment and is excited by the challenge of juggling multiple productions, teams, and
deadlines at once.

You\’ll play a key role in guiding Metro’s team of talented content creators and editors, streamlining production workflows, and helping develop compelling new video formats for social and online platforms. From ideation to distribution, you’ll ensure smooth communication across departments and deliver content that’s impactful, timely, and on-brand

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all in-house production of original and commercial video content across Metro.co.uk and all social platforms.
• Support the management of a team of content creators and editors, offering guidance and troubleshooting support to junior team members.
• Own and maintain production kit and manage the team’s digital asset storage and archival processes.
• Develop and implement production workflows that ensure clear communication from pitch to publish.
• Contribute to idea generation for original, social-first series, and branded video responses.
• Provide creative treatments to reactive and proactive commercial briefs, in line with budget and other key requirements provided by the wider commercial team.
• Present confidently to senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Step in to make executive decisions in the absence of the Commercial Video Lead.
• Ensure all content is delivered on time, to brief, and at a high standard.
• Help coordinate multiple shoots and projects simultaneously with strong time andresource management

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar production or content management role.
• Proven ability to work in a high-speed, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience within a commercial, branded content, or social-first video team is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Confident communicator and collaborator across departments.
• Experience with filming and editing is a bonus.

The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out-of-hours and weekend availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.

Please apply by sending an up-to-date CV and a note about yourself and why you’d be perfect for the team.

Any applications received without a CV will not be considered.

Package Description

Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect:

• 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
• Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution.
• Life cover under the Pension Plan 4x your basic salary
• DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
• Subsidised canteen
• Onsite gym
• Onsite nurse and GP clinics
• Our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted dining cards

Plus many other benefits….

About Metro

Metro is the nation’s most loved and fastest growing newsbrand. Under the banner of ‘Free to Read. Free to think’, Metro has the highest weekday circulation of any UK paper, and prides itself on being free and impartial.

Across print, website, socials, emails, Reddit and WhatsApp, Metro is the fifth most read newspaper in the UK, reaching a young and diverse audience of over 3.4 million Brits per day who come to the title to keep informed, updated and entertained. Recently relaunched for a user-friendly, mobile-first experience, Metro’s website offers a wide range of award-winning digital and video content.

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.

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