About This Role
This role is for a Video Producer who will be at the heart of the Daily Express' video transformation, driving the production of its core YouTube programming, including flagship shows like the Daily Expresso and Royals Unscripted. The producer will be a key technical and creative presence in the studio setup.
Responsibilities
- Play a crucial part in elevating newsroom video
- Ensure rigorous legal and editorial standards while delivering visually striking, broadcast-quality content
- Utilise studio expertise and editorial judgment to produce engaging long-form news and feature content tailored for YouTube audiences
- Pitch exciting, original visual concepts daily in a fast-paced newsroom environment
- Constantly refine how high-profile stories are brought to life on screen
- Be knowledgeable around social video and know how to make people stop scrolling and watch content
- Ensure all content is optimised to drive subscriber/follower growth and watch time on YouTube and other social video platforms
- Use performance metrics, competitor analysis, and platform developments to inform production decisions
- Direct and operate equipment behind the camera
- Manage multi-camera studio workflows
- Present on-camera where required
Requirements
- NCTJ or BJTC qualification alongside a proven track record in a breaking news environment
- Thorough practical understanding of UK media law, copyright, and editorial standards
- Demonstrated mastery of professional-level DSLRs/mirrorless camera setups, studio lighting, audio capture, and multi-cam workflows
- Experience filming high-quality long-form studio shows and sit-down interviews
- Expert skills in Adobe Premiere Pro (or equivalent NLE software) for long-form video editing, color grading, and sound mixing
- Experience presenting on-camera and recording professional voiceovers
- Deep technical and strategic understanding of video optimisation on YouTube and other social platforms, thumbnail best practices, titling, analytics, and content distribution to hit key performance metrics
Nice to have:
- Ability to adapt long-form studio segments into dynamic teasers or YouTube Shorts
- Strong news sense, accuracy, and the confidence to make sound production decisions under tight deadlines and live-to-tape conditions
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after three, five, and 10 years of service
- Scheme to help buy extra holiday
- An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause
- Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a significant personal event (e.g., marriage, moving house, new family addition)
- Company pension contributions matched up to 6%, with salary sacrifice option
- Supportive and progressive people policies, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion, and progression
- Healthcare cash plan for medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments
- Car lease scheme for electric or hybrid cars through salary sacrifice
- Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family
- Access to lots of discounts, including 15% off with Reach's online marketplace, Yimbly
- Interest-free loans for season tickets and technology
Important Details
- Work format: hybrid, 3-4 days per week from the Canary Wharf hub
- Schedule: requires weekend work and flexible hours during the week
About the Company
Reach is the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher, connecting with millions of people daily through its trusted news, stories, and content. The company is home to more than 120 trusted brands, including the Mirror, Express, Daily Star, Daily Record, Manchester Evening News, MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Irish Star in the US. Reach connects with 70% of the UK's online population and over 100 million social followers worldwide.
