Description

Closing Date: 21-Apr-2024

We are looking for a Video Producer to join our Entertainment and Podcast teams in London.
You will be creating video content for social media platforms daily to drive both awareness and listenership of our Bauer-owned Podcasts.
This is a very hands-on and creative role!
Whether in the studio or on location, you have a passion for, and excellent knowledge of, short-form video and its potential to reach and engage online audiences.
You are highly creative, naturally curious and always want to learn something new, then share it with those around you. You’re clued into the social media landscape, and evolution of video platforms like YouTube and TikTok, and are constantly adapting your ideas and ways of working to maximise the reach and engagement of the video content you create.
You know what stops audiences in their feeds, and can turn around this type of video content quickly and efficiently.
Our Team
We see podcasts as multi-platform digital media brands, so we need to be more creative and innovative than ever to get and keep people’s attention.
The Podcast team at Bauer is a dynamic collection of multi-skilled audio and visual content creators. This role also sits alongside Bauer’s Entertainment team, made up of social and video producers, journalists and talent bookers, who create engaging talent-led content for the entire Bauer portfolio.
This is a hybrid role you will be expected to work on Location, at home and from our London office. A flexible approach to working hours should be expected. You may be required to film outside normal working hours and on those days you would start later or finish earlier.
What you will do
Filming and editing video content for Podcasts, in studio and on location.
Filming footage using Bauer equipment, including a suite of Canon cameras.
Editing footage to an industry-leading standard using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Setting up lighting, camera and audio recording equipment.
Delivering video content that is on-brand and relevant to our audience.
Exporting video files and uploading video to all social platforms.
Working with wider Podcast team to develop video ideas and concepts.
Working with Podcast talent on set to create a variety of video content for social media.
What you will bring
You have experience filming with a variety of camera equipment (Canon & Sony) and are confident in setting up and monitoring lighting and sound.
You have an in-depth knowledge of all social platforms and how to edit for each, from TikTok to YouTube, you have it nailed!
You are proficient at using video editing software (Premiere Pro) and have experience with design and motion graphics (Photoshop & After Effects are a plus). You are always trying new things both on set and in the edit, and you want to stay ahead of the curve – creating innovative social video that cuts through.
You are confident adding graphics, sound effects, subtitles, and colour grading footage. You will happily take role of director or producer if required and ensure all video content is delivered to both a deadline and a high editorial standard.
You have a healthy obsession with video analytics and a demonstrate an understanding of how to create content that will cut through on all social platforms; with a specific focus on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.  Growing and engaging audiences on these platforms is paramount to the success our podcasts.
You are full of new ideas and can easily identify online trends and personalities, including emerging memes and cultural conversations – and you have a genuine passion for podcasts, celebrity, popular culture and working in media.
Creative self-shooter with a passion for creating compelling social video.
Curiosity and the ability to translate data and insights into developing video formats.
An entrepreneurial ‘can-do’ attitude facilitated by continuous learning and application of appropriate best practices.
Ability to focus and follow through on priorities and deliver quality results.
Clear understanding of competitor activity and audience behaviour.
Sound editorial judgment with a passion for storytelling through video.
Excellent talent management and confidence under pressure.
Experienced camera, lighting and location shooting skills.
Experience in filming and podcast and/or social media content.
Significant experience using Adobe Premiere.
Understanding of compression formats for delivery to a range of medium.
TikTok, YouTube and online video platform experience.
Storyboarding and scripting where relevant.
Awareness of media law and Ofcom compliance.
Awareness of Health and Safety requirements on shoots.
General graphic and 3D skills highly advantageous including Photoshop and After Effects.
Photography skills are a bonus.
Pro-active, committed, quick thinking and able to work calmly under pressure.
A team player at every level, and able to work with stakeholders to see a project through to completion.
Excellent communication and transparency across everything you do.
Expiry Date 21st April 2024
Package Description
Rewards packages at Bauer Media offer a range of salary sacrifice Benefits, such as our pension scheme and flexible holidays, as well as exclusive Perks like great deals and discounts for everyday life.
25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 volunteer days
Internal Bauer Academy – Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development
Opportunity to buy additional holiday
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme, tech loan scheme and groups discounts for healthcare insurance
Discounted subscriptions on Bauer publications (50%)
Thrive initiatives – Wellbeing at Bauer
Opportunities to contribute to our Belonging@Bauer and Sustainability initiatives
Discounted high street vouchers
About Bauer Media Group
Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute, TV Choice, Scala, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more!
Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.
Belonging at Bauer Mission statement
People are at the heart of everything we do. Inclusivity is part of who we are. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, and encourage authenticity, knowing that our differences are celebrated.
What we will offer you
Quite simply, our promise to you is that Bauer Media is a great place to do great work with great people. Our people take an enormous amount of pride in the brands they support. They like their team members, and they feel supported by their managers. We all take collective responsibility for our culture, because we know it has a ripple effect out across our brands. That’s why our culture of inclusion at work, Belonging at Bauer, is at the heart of everything we do. Belonging at Bauer is about our dual goals of being as representative as we can of the audiences we serve, and about creating a working environment where all our people feel able to bring their whole selves to work every day. It’s part of everything we do, and everyone who works here is responsible. If you join us, you’ll be an important part of this as well.
Our mental health at work
We’re proud to be the driving force behind the “Where’s your head at?” campaign, which is working to put Mental Health First Aiders on an equal footing with traditional workplace First Aiders. This is a priority for all of us that work at Bauer and we now have fully trained Mental Health First Aiders supporting and working across all of our UK locations.
Learning and Development
As the only Media company to be in the top 100 apprenticeship employers, we are striving to always be a great place to do great work for all, Bauer is committed to offering learning and development initiatives through its Bauer Academy tailored to its people, empowering teams and individuals to grow and progress in their careers.
Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.
Bauer Core Values
Passion
We LOVE what we do – it inspires, unifies and challenges us. Our passion is contagious – both loud and quiet, making the impossible possible.
Excellence
Our desire for excellence fuels our ambition for personal and business growth.
Trust
We value honesty and integrity. Trust is our foundation, empowering our people to live up to their full potential.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is our pursuit of opportunity – we are agile, focused and resourceful
If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.