Multimedia Video Officer - London, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

You'll work with the Senior Creative Technical Lead on running our studio facility. Good knowledge of professional broadcast equipment is important, as is the ability to self-shoot when needed.

We're looking for someone creative and ready to be hands-on, assisting with the planning, production, filming and post-production of key content projects which supporting the big announcements made by UKHSA.

You'll help to manage assistants on shoots and assist in the management of our YouTube channel.

Working with the wider content team, you'll input on turning briefs into creative ideas and help to get projects off the ground.

You'll also advise communications colleagues on when and how to best use video.

Accessibility is key, and you'll work with the team to ensure that our video content is tailored for the specific channels it will be promoted on.

There will be opportunity to help upskill other staff members on how to film and edit short videos as well as educate colleagues on what makes good video content.

London based Hybrid Role

Assist with the running of two UKHSA studio spaces
Assist with the running of our UKHSA YouTube channel
Act as a lead for video projects alongside the Senior Technical Creative Lead
Assist with the planning, production, filming and postproduction of key Content team multimedia projects
Management and directing of other video assistants as necessary, while on some multimedia shoots
Develop briefs into video concepts and advise on video outlines and scripts
Ensure our video content is accessible and tailored for each specific channel
Help with audio recording for voiceover on some projects

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders.

To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities.

We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

COMMUNICATIONS

The Communications directorate supports and protects UKHSA's reputation as a trusted, reliable and independent source of expert health information and advice for the public, the media, health professionals and the government.

Key working relationships

This post sits within the content team in the communications directorate.

The post holder will develop and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships within UKHSA and across some of key stakeholders, including at other Government departments.

You'll work closely with the Senior Technical Creative Lead, the Senior Creative Content Manager, Social Media Officer and our Graphic Designers and Animator.

Professional development

We're looking for someone who wants to keep developing, keep on top of industry trends, and is willing to learn other multimedia and creative skills.

UK Health Security Agency offers a programme of continuous professional development, formal and informal training opportunities through the Government Communication Service and other schemes.

Other:

To build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including other government departments and agencies, local government, health partners and charities
To be aware of the bigger picture across the Department of Health and wider government, government priorities and how UKHSA's work aligns with and supports this agenda.
To help the team on upskilling and educating colleagues on video bestpractice
To work in accordance with Government Communications Service principles with regard to communications planning and evaluation
To act as an ambassador for the communications directorate in all engagement with all parties, demonstrating UKHSA behaviours throughout and setting a strong leadership example to colleagues.

The list above is not exhaustive; the job holder may be required to carry out additional duties according to business need

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience

Experience of working as a video producer
Experience of video production and editing with a solid understanding of composition, formatting and postproduction design
Experience of using initiative and creativity to find innovative solutions to communications challenges.
Experience of producing content tailored for use across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Passionate about best practice in video; keeps abreast of emerging design trends and technologies

Skills and capabilities

Excellent communication skills and experience of working across large teams
Ability to clearly explain your work while also being receptive to feedback for own personal development. ensuring their personal development
Ability to prioritise work and manage a varying workload

Equality and diversity