Social Video Producer

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. From artificial intelligence to climate change, the latest innovations in health to the mysteries of quantum physics and the human mind, New Scientist covers the ideas and discoveries that matter. 

Since our publication was founded in 1956 for “all those interested in scientific discovery and its social consequences”, it has expanded to include newsletters, videos, podcasts, holidays and live events. Our headquarters are in London, UK, and we also have staff in the US and Australia. 

WORKING FOR NEW SCIENTIST:

New Scientist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications to New Scientist will receive due consideration regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. 

Package Description:

Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect: 

• 29 days’ holiday 

• Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 4% Company contribution. 

• Life cover under the Pension Plan of up to 4x your basic salary. 

• DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards) 

• Subsidised canteen 

• Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only) 

• Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only) 

• Our Employee Assistance Programme 

• Discounted dining cards 

• Private Medical Insurance – Bupa 

• Flexible Working policy 

• Free gym membership at Northcliffe House Gym 

• Eye care assistance 

• Family Friendly policies 

• Employee Assistance Support 

• Invites to NS Events 

Our Commitment:

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process