Videographer & Content Creator

At Life Lessons we support schools to be inclusive environments, where all young people develop the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices and thrive. Video content makes our learning materials relatable, inclusive and highly engaging. We’re taking our use of video to the next level by hiring a highly creative, ideas-driven Videographer. We are looking for a talented creative, who is curious about people, feels energised by sharing stories and working with young people from all walks of life.

Role details

• Full time
• Ideally a London based role working 2-3 days per week from our office, travelling to schools and events nationwide (travel expenses paid). However, we can be flexible for the right candidate if you are based outside of London.
• Must hold a full, clean, current UK driving license
• £30,000 per annum
• Filming equipment and editing software provided

Responsibilities

• Generate fresh ideas and creative concepts.
• Work with our marketing lead and learning team to shape the look, feel, and tone of Life Lessons’ content.
• Produce videos for use in our ‘Life Lessons’, used in schools all over the UK, including:

• the opinions and life stories of young people
• inspirational journeys of relatable role models
• authoritative knowledge shared by charismatic subject matter experts

Who we’re looking for

• A natural storyteller with a strong portfolio of video work.
• You have a passion for creating content that is fun, inclusive, inspiring, and impactful.
• A positive collaborator who enjoys building new relationships, working with young people and building trust.
• You are meticulous in your communications to secure positive, age appropriate consent with young people, parents/guardians.
• You are Enhance DBS checked, or else are happy for us to get this set-up for you on appointment.
• Confident filming and editing solo; able to adapt quickly in fast-moving environments.
• Comfortable directing contributors and, when needed, stepping in as a presenter.
• Familiar with lightweight gear (mirrorless cameras, wireless audio, portable lighting, etc.).
• Flexible, proactive, and happy to travel regularly across the country and therefore a driving licence is important.

Life Lessons is an award-winning, impact driven education organisation. Our unique, youth-led PSHE learning materials empower educators and develop agency among young people to thrive in a rapidly changing world. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing start-up. This role is a chance to directly shape the future of young people, building empathy and critical thinking by getting young people talking together about things that matter most, in the safe environment of school. Together we can improve school culture and behaviour, enhancing online safety, and empowering children to thrive in a complex world.

Benefits and opportunities

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to work with a highly skilled, collaborative and supportive team.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Enhanced sickness absence, maternity and paternity leave policies
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holidays
• Your birthday off as an additional day of annual leave
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme

To apply

• A CV
• Covering letter which explains why you are best suited for the role.
• Your phone number (so that we can call you for a screening call should we shortlist your CV)

Closing date: 9AM on Monday 2nd February. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Next steps

• Screening calls: taking place on a rolling basis between now and 6th February
• Application round 2: 30 minute interview on 11th and 12th February
• Application round 3: 45 minutes-1 hour interview on 19th February in person in our London office.

At Life Lessons, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and to being fair and inclusive. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our team. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.