Senior Video Producer

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100. Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections. We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses.

Do you love filming and editing amazing video content whilst travelling to interesting and exotic locations around the world? Then this job is for you!

The Senior Video Producer reports to the Head of Video. You will be managing a team of video content creators (camera operators & video editors) making content for 200+ events/media publications/brands across the world, whilst also fulfilling your own travel/camera operating/editing commitments. Your department provides the full gambit of pre-production, production & post-production services & on-location coverage of a vast selection of topics, events & high-profile interviews at our conferences across the world. The content includes engaging editorial highlight and summary inserts, deep-dives, premium spex/marketing content including promos, interviews/keynotes/awards/video branding/graphics for 200+ brands and publications.

Roles & Responsibilities

Video Production (50%)

• Predominantly, you’ll be involved in filming regularly at our events across the world in exotic locations like Miami and Cannes - filming, editing and helping the team create all virtual/f2f event content including highlights, promo’s, interviews, keynote recordings, branding/graphics for Informa Connect events globally
• You will deal with clients/content marketers to discuss projects and ensure deliverables are met
• You will stay ahead of technology changes and make recommendations to improve processes and use of equipment

Video Team Management(25%)

• Management of a small team of video content creators
• Scheduling and resource allocation of roles and responsibilities between team members
• Quality control/feedback on projects
• Training team members and supporting them in various tasks, including helping the team to achieve team targets and developmental goals

Administration (25%)

• Manage schedules, including but not limited to: general resource allocation, promos, shooting, editing, budgets
• Make sure all equipment is in good working order and maintained appropriately and accounted for
• Actively look to manage efficiency and best practice

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in some kind of video creation capacit

• At least 3 year’s camera experience (we work with Sony FX6, FX3, FS7, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema

• At least 3 year’s experience using the Adobe Editing Suite (Premiere Pro/After Effects/Photoshop/) or FCPX/similar
• At least 1 year managing other people in some capacity
• Proven ability to multi-task, plan and execute on multiple projects that include travel planning (flights/hotels), logistics (equipment resource allocation, expenses) manage multiple projects from end to end including budgeting and scheduling of 200+ events a year.
• Good time management and attention to detail
• Mature temperament capable of dealing well with clients and team members in a calm and friendly manner
• Full understanding of editing & shooting procedures
• Full understanding of equipment management and travel logistics
• Flexible hours and ability to travel overseas extensively

Bonus skills:

• If you have experience making video content for events/conferences this would be a huge advantage
• Experience with AI/ML software including LLMs, generative media tools etc.

Project Examples:

Promo: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xmi883qt3km7npk/AI%20Summit%20London%20Promo%202022%20D4.mp4?dl=0

Highlights 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4fik74nw_I

Highlights 2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hg272iib93d3ofp/Content-Led%20Highlights.mp4?dl=0

HL3: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1ewd1uuc8hd97ep/Real%20Estate%20Forum_Highlights_2022%20V4.mp4?dl=0

Before you apply its essential that:

• You can include links to portfolio/examples of work when applying
• You are within commuting distance to our office near Waterloo station in London. You are not expected to perform an “in-office” role at all times but you will need to be within roughly an hour of the office in order to collect equipment and reliably attend shoots in the city
• You are a very organised person and friendly/approachable with a flair for making content that is interesting and compelling. Our events/conferences often showcase the bleeding-edge of “what’s out there” in a particular field/industry and we want someone excited to make content in this area
• You are awesome at both filming (including solo camera operating, basic lighting & basic sound- we do not employ lighting/sound technicians – our producers do it all) and you have a flair for editing your own video content under tight deadlines quickly.
• You have a good understanding of what equipment will be required for any particular project/shoot - great at planning/logistics and managing people.
• You are keen to travel overseas extensively – you will be expected to travel sometimes multiple times a month to events in London, Miami, New York, Boston, Las Vegas, San Fran, Amsterdam, Berlin, Monaco, Asia et al. We do have breaks between ‘event seasons’ where there is no travel – these breaks are usually about 2 months at a time.

Why work at Informa?

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritize promotions internally. Our benefits include:

• Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
• 25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!
• Competitive Benefits
• Work with high quality specialist products
• Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
• Share-Match options - become a shareholder
• Regular social events and networking opportunities

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law.