Video Producer, KISS XTRA

Our Team: How we enrich everyday life:

KISS is in its “feral” era. We’re bigger and bolder than ever before, and we need a skilled and passionate Video Producer to help us break new ground in social video. This exciting role will be dedicated to KISS XTRA, our radio brand that celebrates all things UK Black music and culture. If you’re passionate about social media, music, entertainment and cultural lore, then this role is for you. 
At KISS, you’ll work alongside some of the best creative talent in the industry. From producers, DJs and presenters to marketing, events and social teams, you'll help create authentic, funny and relevant content that’s impossible to scroll past. As a Video Producer for KISS XTRA, you’ll work with a team of brilliant creators to make bold, high-energy content with Black music and culture at the heart. Whether you’re filming on set with major talent, capturing a red carpet or editing a freestyle, you’ll bring creative ideas to life for our audience. You’ll also be a pivotal part of the wider KISS team, working on content for KISS, KISS DANCE and KISSTORY. 

The difference you will make:

This role is a unique opportunity to help shape KISS XTRA video content across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Working alongside our KISS XTRA Social Producer and reporting into our Senior Video Producer, you’ll work on projects of all scales, bringing fresh energy and bold new ideas. 
We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes social content: you’ll know what’s trending, how to keep retention rates high on YouTube and how to optimise your edit for Instagram over TikTok. You know the KISS XTRA audience like the back of your hand; you know the importance of cultural lore and representation, and work to get it right. 

Your role:

The KISS XTRA Video Producer is responsible for creating video content across our platforms. You’ll be a talented shooter and editor, able to deliver high-quality video from end to end. This is a full-time role reporting into the Senior Video Producer at KISS. Responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Managing technical capture of both audio and visuals, including offload of footage
• Building and de-rigging sets, being hands-on with camera setup, lighting and sound
• Editing longform and short form video
• Directing talent and crew when needed
• Following best practice and house style whilst delivering content to deadline
• Keeping up-to-date with current social and editing trends to maximise efficiency
• Designing thumbnails
• Communicating effectively with Senior Video Producer and wider Social Video Team
• Uploading and managing video content on KISS XTRA YouTube
• Collaborating with a crew of internal staff and additional freelancers
• Championing video at KISS XTRA and taking our content to the next level 

The skills you will bring:

• 3+ years of solid video production experience
• Great knowledge of camera, lighting and audio equipment
• An ability to manage multiple projects at once with often fast turnarounds
• Editing proficiency working within the full Adobe suite. Premiere Pro essential. Proficiency in Photoshop is desirable
• Strong shooting and directing skills, including working with celebrity talent
• A passion for digital content and social media
• A keen interest in staying up to date with new filming techniques and equipment
• An understanding of YouTube channel management and best practice
• Calm, positive and approachable team player willing to adapt to the wider team’s needs
• Attention to detail and commitment to high quality output
• Creative and sometimes out-the-box thinker
• Strong communications skills and an openness to learn 

Working Pattern / Location:
This role is hybrid, but mostly based at our offices in London. Candidates must be London-based to ensure easy travel to and from last-minute shoots. 

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win. 
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working. 
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing careershub@bauermedia.co.uk

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