Social Video Producer

About this role

Job title - Short-form Video producer Location - London, Highstreet Kensington ROLE PURPOSE: New Scientist is seeking a short-form vertical video producer with a fascination for science to join our team and champion high-quality vertical video production across our social media accounts and in-app products including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube. The role is part of a wider video expansion as we translate our world-class science journalism, expert voices and up-to-the minute science news to a growing audience of video-first consumers both on and off platform.

The short-form video producer will work closely with our Senior social media editor and our Head of Audience to develop new video formats and content strands that utilise our in-house experts, reflect our deep topic knowledge and make the most of our access to world-leading scientists. They will commission and create high quality, entertaining and informative videos daily, and own the production pipeline from ideation to publication.

KEY TASKS/OBJECTIVES: Produce entertaining, educational and creative vertical videos that meet New Scientist’s standards of accuracy and storytelling In collaboration with our editorial team commission, write, edit and develop stories to be told as short-form vertical video Direct, support and train New Scientist journalists to present to camera Manage the production workflow, ensuring there is a rich stream of socially optimised content Develop and pitch ideas for new video stories and formats Commission motion graphics, animated videos and oversee external freelancers Host and present videos as required Work on wider video projects, including long-form YouTube content, podcasts and interviews as required KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Demonstrable experience of producing, filming and editing high-quality, short-form videos for a social-first audience, preferably with experience of working in a busy newsroom Expert user of Adobe Premiere or equivalent video editing software Experience of camera operation, lighting and green screen with an interest in learning more advanced skills Some presenting, voiceover or on-camera reporting experience Understanding of, and ability to leverage, audience data to inform video decisions A degree or other qualification in a science, technology, engineering or maths subject is not required, but an interest in these subjects is essential SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS: Strong editorial judgement and clear understanding of video production Appreciation for quality visual journalism and a passion for science and technology Able to work collaboratively to build relationships across the business and externally Organised, creative self-starter able to deliver content to deadline, under pressure Flexible and adaptive ABOUT NEW SCIENTIST New Scientist is a magazine brand for the insatiably curious, asking the big-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human.