Producer (Ireland)

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This role is home & hub in Ireland, so you must be located in or around Belfast or Dublin. You will cover a Sunday - Saturday rota between 6am - 11pm, so flexibility is key. This advert will close at midnight on Tuesday 23rd September. Please be sure to submit your application before the closing date/time in order to be considered.

Embedded in daily journalism, you will collaborate with reporters and newsroom leaders, support breaking news and network rotas, capture original footage, share best practice, use approved AI tools and tailor off‑platform content to deliver video strategy and training in your area to support future growth.

You are a people leader, who fosters a high‑performance, trusting culture through fair policies, clear expectations, real‑time feedback, recognition, talent development and visible change leadership.

This description is focused on leading regional/brand video operation and overseeing end-to-end production, including managing a Video Editor, Social Video Producer and a Videographer.

• Leads a video team to produce original content for a region/brand/team. Provides guidance, mentorship and performance management to ensure objectives are met, with inclusion and wellbeing at the heart of all activities.
• Oversees the entire video production process from planning and access to scripting, shooting, editing, uploading and distribution—optimising for each platform, prioritising output, maintaining workflows and timelines, and holding final sign‑off on quality, legal and copyright.
• Develops the overall video plan for the region/brand/team, working closely with the relevant Editor or ACD.
• Delivers video KPIs, together with the relevant Editor/ACD, and works with a Video Lead to shape the overall approach.
• Works closely with journalists to ensure video is a core component of daily output, including by joining conferences where appropriate to shape the news agenda.
• Shoots original, high‑quality footage to aid in producing original content.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards alongside legal and copyright compliance, with 'final sign‑off' on content.
• Effectively prioritises output and platform choice, including which titles to focus on, in collaboration with editorial colleagues.
• Responsible for uploading and distributing video content alongside other editorial colleagues.
• Oversees video workflows and production timelines.
• Tailors content for off‑platform channels to enhance audience reach and engagement. Distributes content where approved by a senior editor while maintaining editorial standards.

• Collaborative leader who communicates clearly and works well with other teams.
• Focused on shaping original content to meet relevant audio‑video KPIs.
• Adaptable; keeps pace with rapidly evolving tech landscapes.
• Excellent communication, including written, face‑to‑face, presentation skills and the ability to cascade consistent messages for maximum impact.
• Strong planning and organisational skills: delegation, objective setting, prioritising tasks, allocating resources efficiently and managing time to ensure successful completion of projects and daily responsibilities.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, approaching challenges methodically and remaining calm under pressure.

• Proven experience managing a video production team, both operationally and in people management and development.
• Experience of publishing decisions at a senior level.
• Proven track record of shaping video content and plans, managing video strategy and output that has resulted in significant audience growth and video views for a large organisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of video creation from filming to editing.
• Experience with Adobe Suite or similar video creation software.
• Newsroom experience and an NCTJ/BTCJ qualification are preferred but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of media law is essential.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. Reach plc is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.