Video Producer - The Mirror

Can you shoot, edit, and deliver quick-turnaround video content under tight newsroom deadlines? Do you know how to turn raw breaking news into platform-native videos that rack up massive social audience engagement? We are looking for a creative and dynamic Video Producer to join us at The Mirror, to shoot, edit and generate creative video content. You will use your sharp news sense and technical video expertise to craft engaging video content for our site and socials, while working closely with our in-house documentary team on long form content. This is a hybrid role (3 days per week in hub) linked to our Canary Wharf hub, we are therefore looking for candidates based in or around London.

What will the role involve?

• Shooting original, high-quality footage in the field and within a studio environment.
• Writing, filming, and editing social video, ensuring all content is optimised to maximise reach, visibility, and audience engagement.
• Delivering voiceovers and pieces to camera under tight deadlines for quick-turnaround video content.
• Applying platform-native storytelling techniques with a strong editorial eye.
• Ensuring all video content complies with internal editorial guidelines as well as legal and copyright standards.
• Utilising social media analytics tools to evaluate performance and inform future content strategies.
• Monitoring social platform updates and competitor activity to keep output ahead of industry trends.
• Travelling to capture stories, collaborating closely with journalists and other video team members.
• Working flexibly on a shift rota, including weekend and night shifts, to maintain continuous newsroom coverage.
• Providing guidance and expertise to team members on complex filming and editing technicalities.

Who are we looking for?

• Technical Videography Expertise: Highly skilled in shooting original, high-quality footage on a wide variety of DSLR cameras, both as a solo operator in the field and ideally also in a multi-camera studio setup.
• Journalism background: An NCTJ or BJTC qualification, a proven track record in a busy newsroom environment, with demonstrable experience shooting social video content and a thorough practical understanding of media law are essential.
• Proactive and self-motivated mindset: Always ready to be out in the field filming, producing everything from red carpets to vox-pops, both in front of and behind the camera.
• Editing Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of working collaboratively in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Organisation & Adaptability: Exceptional time management skills, adaptability to evolving technology, and a focus on delivering against key audio-video KPIs.

How we'll look after you

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you.
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6%.
• Supportive and progressive people policies.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace.
• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying. We value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.