Video Producer, Overnights

Company Description

Video Producer 
Home Based, Australia
Full-time

We are looking for an Australian based Video Producer to drive our UK overnight video operation, ensuring seamless video coverage across the Reach network. You will oversee end-to-end production - from planning, sourcing, and scripting to editing, uploading, and distribution - optimising for each platform and maintaining workflows. 

You will apply a high level of skill and judgement, holding final sign‑off on quality, legal, and copyright for video that could be published on any brand across the network.

Embedded in daily journalism, you will collaborate closely with the Australian overnights team (reporters, news editors, and audience specialists) to support breaking news, capture or source original footage, share best practice, use approved AI tools, and tailor off‑platform content to drive traffic and conversions.

Working UK overnight hours, this role is home based and we are only looking for candidates currently based in Australia. You must have the right to work in Australia as we cannot provide sponsorship. 

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 trusted brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. And we’re just getting started…

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

Job Description

What will the role involve

• Producing, shooting, and sourcing high-quality original video and audio content for Reach network brands during UK overnight hours
• Managing the overnight video plan alongside the relevant Editor, ensuring video remains a core component of daily output
• Working closely with Australian reporters, news editors, and audience specialists to support the wider Reach network and lead overnight breaking news coverage
• Understanding best practice for formats, style, and content types on each platform
• Tailoring video for specific off-platform channels, prioritising output and making senior-level publishing decisions across network titles
• Upholding legal, copyright, and quality standards, holding final sign-off on content before uploading and distributing
• Utilising AI tools to enhance efficiency and content accuracy and sharing key learnings with colleagues
• Contributing to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities and audiences served

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• A collaborative leader skilled in delegation, coaching, and managing a video production team operationally and from a people development perspective
• Proven track record of shaping video strategy and content that drives significant audience growth, video views, and meets audio-video KPIs for a large organisation
• Excellent written, face-to-face, and presentation skills with outstanding stakeholder management skills and the ability to cascade consistent messages
• Highly organised with strong time management skills, the ability to set clear objectives, prioritise tasks and allocate resources efficiently
• Knowledgeable in the technical side of video creation (filming to editing) with hands-on experience using Adobe Suite or similar video software
• Experienced in making senior-level publishing decisions, supported by a strong, essential working knowledge of media law
• Professional, adaptable to evolving technology and business needs, and methodical at problem-solving and decision-making while remaining calm under pressure
• Newsroom experience and an NCTJ/BTCJ qualification (or equivalent) are highly desired, alongside a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment

Additional Information

How we’ll look after you:

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• Superannuation
• Life & Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD)
• Long Term Disability (known as Salary Continuance or Income Protection)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This is a full-time role, hired through our Employer of Record (EOR) partner, as we do not currently have a legal entity in Australia. You’ll enjoy all statutory benefits and protections as per local labor laws.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.