Senior Video Producer

If you’re immersed in the news agenda and an experienced video producer then this is the role for you. You’ll play a huge part in the Echo’s newsroom, leading a video team to create compelling original video content that keeps audiences coming back.

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, Belfast Live, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

Whether it is a mini-documentary for You Tube and our website, or a short-form series optimised for social, you will utilise your creativity to implement ways to engage viewers to watch, stop audiences from scrolling, and create truly compelling video content that is accessible, entertaining and relevant to the platforms people use everyday. You will be a confident editorial voice who challenges and educates others on the best use of video (on site, on social and on You Tube) and pitch exciting and original ideas daily in a fast paced environment.

This role will involve both leading other video specialists and guiding, as well as making content yourself where required. You will help to ensure video content is optimised to drive engagement and audience growth, using analytics tools, competitor analysis and platform trends to inform editorial and creative decisions.

This is an office based role working 5 days per week from our Liverpool hub. The role will require weekend work and potentially flexible hours during the week, this will be discussed at the interview stage.

Who are we looking for:

• Proven track record of working in a breaking news environment and a strong understanding and practical application of media law.
• Capable of shooting high-quality video on both phones and DSLR cameras for multi-platform distribution.
• Comfortable presenting on camera and recording voiceovers.
• Highly skilled in Premiere Pro or similar editing software with a sharp eye for how to craft a compelling edit.
• Advanced knowledge of what style of video drives engagement on social media platforms including Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, You Tube (Shorts and Long-form) and X.
• The ability to commission and shape original content to meet relevant video KPIs.
• A keen analytical mind that is constantly looking at high-performing video content both internally and externally to help shape strategy and content decisions.
• Ensure all output adheres to editorial guidelines and legal and copyright standards.
• An NCTJ or BJTC qualification.

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet.…