Videographer - GCS New Media Unit
| Posting date: | 26 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £39,684 to £43,834 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2025 |
| Location: | London |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 393418/1 |
Summary
The New Media Unit (NMU) is part of the Government Communication Service (GCS) and sits within the Cabinet Office. The NMU was established in November 2024 with the clear goal to reach, connect and rebuild trust with audiences in the most effective way possible.
Our aim is to provide the public with relevant, useful and authentic content when and where they want to receive it and communicate in an entirely new way.
This is a really exciting time to be joining the NMU as we look to expand our activity, test and learn different approaches and deliver communications which make a difference to people’s lives. This is a rare chance to be part of something truly groundbreaking, where your ideas will directly influence the future of digital communications at the heart of government.
The Team
Digital Creative and Production - the team covers creative direction and creation across all areas including graphic design, video, photography and in-app content creation. Production covers shoot planning and production, copywriting, publishing and working directly with creators / real life storytellers to produce content that performs natively in your daily social media feeds.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and creative Videographer to join the New Media Unit, reporting to the Senior Videographer. In this role, you’ll play a key part in producing high-quality video content for government campaigns as well as some organic content, helping to shape and communicate important messages to a wide audience. You’ll work closely with the Senior Videographer and digital teams across departments to create engaging and innovative video content that reflects current trends and supports the government.
Key Responsibilities
- Video Production: Assist in the end-to-end production of video content, including planning, filming, and editing, to support major campaigns, organic evergreen content and digital communications.
- Content Creation: Produce high-quality video assets optimised for social media platforms, aligning with campaign objectives and audience needs.
- Collaboration with Creators: Support the Senior Videographer in collaborating with influencers, digital creators, the general public and external partners, ensuring that video content reaches and resonates with key audiences.
- Technical Execution: Perform filming, lighting, and sound recording during shoots. Handle post-production editing, including colour correction, audio mixing, and adding graphics as required.
- Content Innovation: Stay up to date with social media video trends, tools, and techniques, and bring fresh ideas to video projects to enhance engagement and impact.
- Brand Consistency: Ensure all video content adheres to brand guidelines, maintaining a consistent style and tone across projects.
- Project Coordination: Work under the guidance of the Senior Videographer to manage and organise multiple video projects, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards maintained.
- Performance Review: Review video analytics and feedback with the Senior Videographer to assess content effectiveness and improve future video outputs.
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