News Producer – Breaking news
London – Contract – 8 Months+
Inside IR35 – £27 p/h + benefits
Our news media client is looking for a Video Producer, who will be responsible for pitching and producing video content that will resonate with digital audiences. They will pitch video stories, gather editorial information, and conduct pre-production interviews, write scripts, and edit video in-house. They will also fill in occasionally as our assignment editor, leading our daily video coverage on international platforms.
The ideal candidate is a video-first storyteller who loves to collaborate in a fast-paced news environment. They are a reporter who values accuracy and fairness; a team player willing to jump in and help at a moment’s notice. They are flexible and can move between hard news and lighter storytelling seamlessly. Sound editorial judgement, creativity, and a passion for engaging digital audiences is a must.
Responsibilities:
- Writing scripts and editing video for all digital platforms.
- Monitoring breaking news and search/social trends.
- Gathering editorial information through research and interviews.
- Brainstorming and regularly pitching story ideas.
- Experimenting with video formats to reach new audiences.
- Publishing to company platforms and social networks.
- Assigning video stories and reviewing scripts/edits.
- Collaborating with colleagues, in bureaus around the world.
Experience Required:
- 3+ years of working at a major media outlet, or equivalent experience.
- Experience fact-checking stories and conducting interviews.
- Passion for breaking news and current events.
- Skilled with post-production software Adobe Premiere.
- Portfolio of producing or overseeing creative video storytelling in 16:9 and vertical formats.
- Track record of collaborating in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work holidays, weekends, overnights and extended hours as the news cycle and deadlines require.
- Foreign language skills a plus.
Do you have 3+ year’s experience working on breaking news, building news packages and fact checking within a fast-paced news media environment? Then I’d love to hear from you!
Everybody is welcome
Diversity and Inclusion @ PCR Digital
At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment – it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it’s why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you.
We also aim to ensure that our entire process is accessible. Please make us aware of any adjustments you may need throughout the selection, interview and general process and we will do all we can to ensure that any barriers are removed for you.
