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Reactive video producer
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Guardian Australia
Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com. As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award‐winning digital products.
We are seeking a video producer to join our multimedia team, to work on Guardian Australia's reactive video output, breaking news, and to look for new and innovative ways to produce compelling videos for our audience on and off platform.
This role is being offered on a full‐time permanent basis, working over a seven‐day roster with early starts and/or late finishes. This role is open to applicants based in Sydney or Melbourne.
In this role you will
Work on Guardian Australia's reactive news, including pitching ideas and shooting, editing and producing video
Work with multimedia deputy editor to quickly edit short clips that are integral to telling the stories of the day, and effectively prioritise video publication during busy periods and for live blogs
Work closely with the UK video team to commission and publish reactive videos
Check and sign‐off videos for publication on and off platform before they are sent to subs
Cut horizontal videos to vertical for use off‐platform
Work with deputy multimedia editor and executive producer, YouTube Shorts to make best use of internal talent to react to breaking news stories in video, and identify opportunities for in‐house video production
Follow global guidelines to ensure videos are edited in Guardian style with correct branding
Making frequent, confident and informed calls on verification and copyright
Resolve all legal issues prior to publication




Monitor Ophan for opportunities to match video production to stories that are driving traffic and ensure videos are embedded in stories across the site
Conduct relevant handovers with UK/US offices flagging video with teams in London and New York offices for cross‐promotion
Log video publication and archive key video exports securely, ensure holding images for video are uploaded to the grid with descriptive metadata
Work with Audio and video project manager and executive producer, scripted in tracking and maintaining multimedia equipment and facilities
You'll bring...
Knowledge and experience
At least four years experience producing impactful pieces of video and multimedia journalism
Strong editing experience using Adobe Premiere Pro required
Passion for Australian and international news and experience in translating quality journalism into video projects
In‐depth knowledge of video production
Experience and aptitude for designing, scripting, producing and editing video
Demonstrated interest in developments of online video and what is happening in the industry
After Effects and Photoshop skills desirable
Ability to shoot video and confidence in sound recording and lighting desirable
Experience in training others in video production
Awareness of the potential new technology
Understanding of the editorial aims and values of the Guardian
Awareness of the needs and interests of the Guardian's readers / audiences
Skills and behaviours




A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
Excellent writing and communication skills
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to generate ideas and transform creative ideas into reality
Thrives under pressure
Strong editorial judgement and production skills
Open to challenge and correction
About working at Guardian Australia...
Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
For more information please view the full job description here.
To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.
Closing date for applications
: Thursday 30 October ****
If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email ******
We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people — including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work workplace where all employees feel respected.
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