Video Producer, London

IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms and the go-to destination for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics and much more. Across its 16 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches more than 490 million monthly users in 110 countries and engages with 73 million fans on social media. Its portfolio includes favorites such as IGN, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry, Rock Paper Shotgun, and MapGenie, delivering daily content across 46 platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and connected TV. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGN Entertainment has donated over $250 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IGN Entertainment's content is localized in 20 languages.

The Opportunity

Join IGN as a Video Producer where you will take the lead on video custom content campaigns for IGN Entertainment’s portfolio in the UK. You’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ideate, produce, and execute custom content campaigns for clients, as well as liaise across departments including sales and editorial. To be successful in this role you’ll need to be able to work across multiple projects simultaneously, understand best practices for video performance across platforms, have a solutions-oriented approach to challenges, and be able to deftly navigate client requests whilst upholding editorial standards. The Video Producer sits within IGN Entertainment’s Global Creative Solutions team which spans LA, New York, San Francisco, London, and Sydney. The team is responsible for conceptualizing and delivering custom campaigns for IGN Entertainment’s advertisers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Self-sufficiently shoot and produce video projects as part of custom content campaigns for IGN Entertainment’s portfolio of brands.
2. Edit both longform and social videos, with a strong understanding of - and ability to implement - best practices for video performance across platforms.
3. Edit produce videos that other members of the team are managing; provide insightful and actionable feedback.
4. Brainstorm ideas in response to RFPs in collaboration with creative strategists on the team.
5. Advise on feasibility of video productions in the pre-sale process, including budget considerations.
6. Manage comms with freelance video producers, including: briefing them on projects, managing feedback rounds in post-production, and ensuring we stick to both deadlines and budgets.
7. Create shoot schedules, shot-lists, and video treatments as-needed.
8. Advise on equipment needed for video productions and procure when needed.
9. Research talent or influencers for custom campaigns, including outreach and quote negotiation.

Additional Opportunities

1. Host or appear as talent in custom videos.
2. Record voice overs as needed for custom video content.
3. Create motion graphics for custom videos.

Job Qualifications

1. 3+ years video production experience in both shooting and editing.
2. Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
3. Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously.
4. Ability to be creative and brainstorm within a client’s parameters which will be appealing to IGN Entertainment’s audiences and appropriate for the space they’re living in; an appetite for innovation and trying new, out-of-the-box ideas.
5. A keen eye for detail, with an ability to provide feedback on videos through the lens of quality control and technical standards.
6. Have a demonstrable passion for video games, movies, and fan culture.
7. Familiarity with Sony FX3 Sony FX6 cameras preferred, any Black Magic cameras would be a bonus.

Work Environment:

1. Work Schedule: Standard full-time working schedule, M-F. On occasion, this role may be required to work an irregular working schedule due to particular project and shoot needs.
2. Travel Requirements: From time-to-time, this role may be required to travel or have overnight stays based on the requirements for certain shoots.
3. Physical Requirements: This role involves typical office and computer-based activities, including prolonged periods of sitting or standing and frequent use of hands, fingers, and vision for tasks such as operating a computer, mouse, and keyboard. Video production activities require the ability to bend and lift up to 25 lbs and include operating cameras, moving, loading and unloading equipment, climbing ladders, and setting lights. Occasional travel is required, which could include lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues.
4. Work Model: This role is based in the London area, and has a requirement to work out of our offices 2-3 days each week.

Our Culture and Values

At IGN, we believe diversity stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of new ideas, and enriches our personal and professional lives. We are committed to championing diversity in all that we do, weaving fairness and equity into the fabric of our organization, and achieving a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and antiracist culture where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.

Here’s the good stuff about us…

1. You’ll make an impact. We reach 490MM monthly unique users. We’re big time, but we’re not afraid to give you real opportunities to be epic and make a difference immediately.
2. We’ve got a big presence, but a small team.
3. We have fun. It’s all about games and games are fun. Anyone can offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, and benefits. We can offer that and a place where you can squad up with your coworkers in the arcade/game room.
4. We’re passionate about what we do. IGN employees understand our users, because they are our users. We have a personal interest in providing the best possible product.

IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness focused benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life cover and income protection; a company Pension scheme, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Gym and Cycle to Work Schemes as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events. If you’re seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then IGN is the place for you.

Ziff Davis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.