Senior Journalist Video Producer Job BBC

Journalism Jobs. BBC

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• You will self-shoot video, edit full packages independently, often working alongside reporters or field producers, with content delivered across platforms (TV, digital, social).
• Field Filming & Self-Shoot: Capture high-quality visuals in diverse and sometimes hostile environments, including lighting and sound setup in the field.
• Editing & Packaging: Independently assemble finished packages for broadcast and digital platforms, including use of music, graphics, and voiceovers.
• Story Shaping & Scripting: Contribute creative ideas and visual treatments. Occasionally write or edit scripts and presenter links.
• Multiplatform Delivery: Prepare content optimized for TV bulletins, online and social media platforms; adapt content for audience engagement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with reporters, editors, producers, and digital/graphics teams for seamless storytelling.
• Editorial & Safety Standards: Ensure content follows BBC Editorial Guidelines and health & safety protocols in the field.
• Technology & Archive Management: Maintain video libraries, operate current kit, and engage with newsroom media systems.

Your Skills And Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in handheld/studio filming, sound, lighting in the field, and editing with tools like FCPX or Premiere Pro.
• Journalistic Judgment: Strong editorial awareness, able to make quick decisions under deadline, and deliver impartial, accurate storytelling.
• Visual Creativity: Ability to develop narrative visual styles, contribute unique treatments, and enhance stories using graphics or music.
• Adaptability: Experience working in fast-paced environments, often in
• Digital Savvy: Comfortable producing video content for social media, digital platforms, and live streaming where needed. Great Mojo skillls
• Teamwork: Able to collaborate with editorial and technical colleagues and occasionally guide junior staff in video production.
• Willingness to travel and in particular to High-Risk environments.
• The ability to work flexible hours when required including on weekends if necessary.

How to Apply

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