Video Production Manager – What Car- in London

What Car? has been Britain’s leading source of car buying advice for more than 50 years, and is now looking for a video production manager to join its editorial team. The successful candidate will report to the reviews editor and play a crucial role in running the What Car? YouTube channel, from planning shoots, delegating projects, managing the video production team and, most importantly, shooting and editing our video output for YouTube.

Responsibilities

• Managing the video production team of one videographer and numerous short-form collaborators on the wider reviews team.
• Shooting and editing car reviews and features, taking the lead producer role on multi-day shoots with large crews.
• Managing the YouTube channel, scheduling community posts, YT Shorts and long-form content.
• Acting as the point of contact for video production enquiries (both internal and external).

Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum Criteria

• Being direct and clear with instructions is key.
• Forward planning and the ability to meet tight deadlines – as a channel we aim to produce up to three long-form videos per week.
• Experience of managing production schedules and people.
• Time management and deep understanding of video production is a must.
• You will strive for the highest possible production quality in all of your work (whether shooting city cars or supercars), and be able to demonstrate this with previous experience.
• Encyclopaedic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, along with fluency in using professional camera and audio equipment.
• A great eye for detail, especially when working with graphics and numbers, and be comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role. All applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK without restriction.

Why work with us?

Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. Our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days).
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our ‘Work from Anywhere’ days.
• Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments.
• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and more.

Working here means being part of a commitment to shaping a better future. As a proudly Certified B Corp™, we are part of a global movement of businesses acting as a force for good. Our certified Disability Confident status has fostered an environment where all employees feel supported, valued, and can ask for workplace adjustments without fear of judgment. We know how important a healthy work-life balance is too. Our flexible hours and hybrid working model means employees are expected to be in the office at least three days a week and can work remotely for the remaining two.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring all candidates have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, or disability.