At a glance
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- London
About the role
- The Video department is looking for a Senior Producer to work on the multi-disciplinary Reporter Video team of video journalists who create powerful videos featuring the expertise of world-class journalists.
- Based in London, this role will focus on covering breaking news and major international developments in short-form video, producing a mix of quick-turnaround videos, explanatory and analysis pieces, as well as major enterprise and investigations.
- The Senior Producer will become the key manager of the department’s content during the hours that London acts as the main Times hub.
Responsibilities
- Drive innovative Reporter Video delivering on a range of formats.
- Build and strengthen relations with colleagues on the International Desk, including mentorship of reporters, photographers and fellow editors on the reporter video storytelling format.
- Lead story development and story edits.
- Review, assign and provide feedback on productions.
- Support and guide script writing and visual approaches for effective short-form video.
- Oversee production across multiple projects.
- Guide interviews and shoots as needed, both in studio and field.
- Foster experiments with new video approaches and editorial strategies.
- Manage video journalists and video editors in the newsroom and field.
Requirements
- Proven experience producing digital news videos.
- Experience managing video journalists, also during field deployments, including in hostile environments and involving risk assessments.
- Broad and in depth experience in digital or broadcast news.
- Proven track record managing direct reports.
- Demonstrated deep command of a variety of video sources, including wire services, UGC, archival footage, motion graphics, and original footage.
Preferred qualifications
- Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
- Expert knowledge of current events with advanced-level experience covering breaking news stories in the U.S. and internationally.
- Experience working collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience overseeing shoots and interviewing experts on camera.
- Familiar with digital storytelling formats.
- Understanding of mainstream and emerging social channels.
- Flexibility to work extended hours.
Workplace
- This is a hybrid position based in London and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week.
