Declassified UK is seeking a talented video journalist to grow its reach on YouTube and other social media platforms.

• Location: Home-based but with the ability to easily access London
• Salary: £35,000 (for 4 day week)
• Hours: 32 hours a week, Monday-Thursday (with occasional out of hours working)
• Job type: 12-month fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal.

Key Responsibilities

Create videos for our social media platforms, from sourcing and shooting footage to editing and posting content.

This may involve: working with a reporter/presenter; filming interviews and pieces-to-camera; sourcing public domain footage; adding motion graphics, editing third-party content, designing video covers/thumbnails, and writing titles and associated copy.

Key skills needed

Minimum 3 years experience of video production for a media outlet, production company, social media channel, campaign group or equivalent.

Strong understanding of Declassified’s journalism and what makes engaging social media content; able to find and tell our stories through video.

Able to edit quickly and efficiently on Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or equivalent, creating content in horizontal and vertical formats.

Experience of shooting and directing videos. Able to pre-record interviews online, produce livestreams and source footage from live events e.g. parliamentary proceedings.

Strong understanding of YouTube’s copyright and monetisation policies, able to write strong titles and designing eye-catching thumbnails for YouTube.

Must be able to demonstrate sound journalistic practice, such as balance, careful sourcing and a solid, practical understanding of media law.

Desirable: Graphic design experience.

Terms & How To Apply

• Standard work contract.
• Three months probationary period.
• 25 days paid leave holiday per year.
• Pension option available.
• Working from home with some days producing on location in London.
• Access to your own video production equipment.

To apply: Applicants should email a CV, a cover letter of two pages maximum showing how you meet the key skills list, and relevant examples of your work to:

phil@declassifieduk.org

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please mention Journo Resources when you apply, it really helps us out.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for submissions is Friday 25 October 2024. All applications will be treated strictly confidentially.