PinkNews is the largest LGBTQ+ media publisher in the world. Our mission is to make the world a gayer place, creating the essential place for LGBTQ+ people to connect with one another and with the culture-driven content that matters most to them. Through creating content and connections that entertain, inform and inspire, we empower generations to embrace and shape the future - making the world a gayer place.

As a Senior Producer, you will report to an Executive Producer and line manager junior members of the team. Your role is an integral part of the Video Management team and you are expected to use your journalistic experience to work on a variety of stories, from coverage of major internal and external events in the LGBTQ+ calendar, to press screenings and contributor and talent interviews. This role will work on shifts across the week and weekends, working a maximum of 1 in 4 weekends and late shifts.

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE

Location: Hybrid working - London office 1 day per week

Working Hours: This role will work at 37.5 hour week, to include 1 in 4 weekends and late shifts.

Closing date: 9th September 2024

What you’ll be doing day to day:

• Pitch, script, edit, and publish original video content daily to a high standard in PinkNews editorial style (2-3 per week)

• Reversion and optimise all edits for publishing across PinkNews owned and operated channels including Snap, YouTube, Meta, TikTok, and Twitter

• Create headlines, tile imagery, social copy, and metadata for posting of stories across all platforms to include but not limited to Snap, YouTube, Meta, TikTok, and Twitter

• Use AI software to augment and ensure efficiency in video production

• Film high-quality original interviews, remotely and in person with contributors and talent

• Generate engaging original junket formats for celebrity content

• Ensure all material used is copyright cleared or the correct permissions have been sought and credited

• Management of up to 3 Snap channels (1 original channel, up to 2 derivatives) - including stats and scheduling

• Occasional TikTok posting (when covering evenings and weekends)

• Provide effective line management of up to 2 junior team members, taking an active role in their development and progression

• Work with the wider team on an ad hoc basis to cover PinkNews events and other commercial projects

• Cover 1 in 4 weekends and late shifts as the senior in charge

Skills you’ll need:

• Journalism degree or relevant experience in a similar role

• Media law knowledge

• Journalistic storytelling experience

• Experience in video content creation and publishing

• High competency in the full adobe suite, primarily premiere, after effects and photoshop

• A thorough understanding of editorial, ethical and legal guidelines

• Understanding of AI language models and their limitations and opportunities

• Experience with native social platform publishing

• Have a thorough understanding of user generated and archive content, gathering footage and editing

About You: 

• Expert knowledge of the LGBTQ+ cultural landscape

• Expert knowledge of LGBTQ+ pop culture

• A strong creative thinker and problem-solver

The Package:

• 35 days annual leave pro rata, including bank holidays

• An additional day off for your birthday

• 24/7 access to mental health support

• Instant access to regular counselling & therapy sessions or courses, booked directly through Slack

• Unlimited access to our wellbeing and mental health resource centre

• Instant access to independent financial, legal and other advice for you and family members

• Fully funded socials, activities and away days

• Funded training and development opportunities

• Monthly team awards

• Progressive workplace policies

• NEST pension

• Mental Health First Aiders (training provided)

• Hybrid working - 1 day a week in the office

• Summer hours

• Macbook & home office equipment provided 

Shift patterns:

Currently, we work on the following shift patterns:

Weekday Shifts: Mid (09:00 - 17:30) / Late (12:30 - 21:00). 1 in every 4 weeks is a late shift.

Weekend Shift: 10:00-18:30 / maximum of 1 in every 4 weekends (sometimes less frequent)

What to do next:

Click apply and send your application through to us and we will get back to you as soon as we can. 

PinkNews is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates differences, allowing you to be your authentic self at work.

As the leading LGBTQ+ Media brand, we want to use our platform to amplify voices and represent our diverse audience.