Video Social Media Producer

The Independent; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

About us

The Independent is an online news publisher that was established in 1986 as a national newspaper independent of party political affiliations or proprietorial influence. In 2016, The Independent became a fully digital publisher, moving away from print in pursuit of sustainability, and to safeguard its values and journalism for the future.

The Independent has always thrived through innovation and change. It was the first British newspaper to add a Saturday magazine; the first to give photography the same prestige as a news copy; the first to challenge the Westminster lobby system of closed briefings; the first broadsheet to move to the more compact ‘tabloid’ format; the first to launch a concise quality compact paper; and the first – and only – major newspaper to pull off a successful transformation to fully digital publishing.

Through The Independent, Independent TV, eCommerce, indy100, subscriptions and other ‘reader revenues’, The Independent plans to continue the work of many decades, bringing much-needed independent journalism to over 100 million unique global visitors a month, make its voice ever louder and more insistent the world over.

We have an international editorial team with our main offices in London and New York.

In 2024 The Independent’s portfolio of brands increased through a new licencing partnership with BuzzFeed Inc. to operate the BuzzFeed brands in the UK - BuzzFeed UK, Tasty, Seasoned and HuffPost UK. The additional brands echo the existing business ethos and allow for increased audiences and a further strategic diversification of revenue streams.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We champion diversity in our teams and in our reporting. As a growing and global brand, we must have a workforce that’s more representative of our readers, viewers, clients and partners, and a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone

We are committed to hiring and developing a diverse workforce regardless of background, and we support our people to thrive in their careers here.

The Independent is an equal opportunities employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.

The role

The Independent is looking for an experienced video social media producer to oversee channel management and video publishing across The Independent’s WeAre8 social channels.

As part of their publishing responsibilities, the successful candidate will produce visual, industry-leading thumbnails and write compelling copy to package The Independent’s video output.

The successful candidate will also manage community engagement, developing and implementing community engagement strategies.

The role will require a passionate and creative individual with a deep understanding of social platform channel management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Video Production: Create social media videos for the Independent, including exclusive content for WeAre8.
• Daily Content Streams: Curate link posts, static photo posts on WeAre8 and other social platforms.
• Collaboration: Coordinate regular posts from Independent Media journalists and ensure all Independent Media brands provide content for WeAre8.
• Data Analysis: Track social performance metrics, sharing insights with WeAre8, and reviewing insights from WeAre.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience in social media management (Brand, Publisher or Creator account).
• Experience in creating visual thumbnail images using image editing software such as Adobe or Canva.
• Excellent understanding of social media platforms and their algorithms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and concise social media copy.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in creating and editing video content (e.g., using tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Capcut).
• Passion for news, current affairs and culture.
• An eye for viral and engaging content.

Our values – you will deliver across all our values

Inclusive: We champion diversity in our teams and in our reporting. Working as a team, we put transparency and effective communication at the heart of everything we do.

Innovative: From the very beginning, The Independent has been breaking the mould. We take risks and are always looking to try new ideas in pursuit of excellence.

Independent: Nobody tells us what to think; we make up our own minds and aren’t afraid to do things differently. Like our readers, we value honesty and integrity above outside influences.