Social Video Journalist - Leeds+
[APPLICATIONS CLOSED]
Location: Greek Street, Leeds
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: £26,000-£31,000 DOE
Deadline: 17th February 2025
Summary
News platform Leeds+ is looking for a social media video journalist to join the team, creating short-form video content and posting it to our 400,000 followers - including to the city’s largest Instagram and TikTok channels.
This is a busy, creative role - working full-time with a small and dynamic team from our Leeds city centre office. You must be a qualified journalist, skilled in newsgathering, storytelling and professional video content creation. A NCTJ or BJTC-accredited journalist is preferred but not required and you must be able to edit to a good standard on Adobe Premiere Pro.
You’ll receive 25 days’ holiday, expert in-house training and plenty of perks - not least being the first to know about (and try!) all things new in Leeds.
Leeds+ is an exciting, growing media publisher where no two days are the same and some weekend work is required. We’re looking for someone passionate about local news & events and about creating compelling short-form video to join us at this important point in our story!
The Role
Leeds+, the city’s social-first news platform, is looking for a one-of-a-kind journalist and creative storyteller ready to push the boundaries of social media video creation.
Launched in 2020, Leeds+ has since built an audience of over 400,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and more, specialising in short-form video and crafting stories in some of the most visual ways possible.
We’re after a multi-skilled video journalist unafraid to get behind the camera and eager to own a story from start to finish. You’re someone who’s always on the lookout for the next scoop, and you’ve an eye for the best ways to tell it on social.
You'll be able to apply these methods to the commercial side of the business too. We work with clients, large and small, to produce compelling video that cuts through on their own social media channels, following the same formula that sees Leeds+ reach millions every single month!
When applying, be sure to include a link to your CV and a cover note outlining:
- What you think of Leeds+
- Why you're perfect for this role
- Links to examples of your work, and what makes them relevant to this opportunity
About Us
Leeds+ launched at the height of the pandemic, mid-lockdown and with the world at a standstill. In the time since, our small team of experienced journalists and videographers have reached tens of millions across all major social media platforms, producing compelling native social video features on all things Leeds.
We’re here to explore key local issues, putting people at the heart of every story as well as celebrating the great food, drink and events that make our city the place it is. If Leeds folk are talking about it, we want to be there, telling stories in the most engaging and visual ways possible. Our ethos is simply ‘Backing Leeds’ - championing the things that mean the most to all those who call this city home.
But it doesn’t stop there, under the wider Story+ brand we help businesses tell their own story too - working with clients to engage, market to and build loyal audiences on social media. We’re an expanding team working in the heart of Leeds city centre and with a studio and production facility at our disposal, and are now at a really exciting point in our journey.
What You'll Get
+ Full-time staff role (40 hours per week)
+ 25 days holiday allowance (plus Bank Holidays)
+ In-house and external training in specialist social video production
+ Flexible shift pattern and rota with some weekend work required
+ Edit-grade laptop and full ‘MoJo’ self-shooting kit
+ The chance to work in the heart of Leeds City Centre as part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team that has plenty of fun, too!
+ Plus all the perks of working for the largest social media brand in the city!
Responsibilities
+ To shoot and edit high quality video stories, primarily for social media
+ Helping to source, research and plan engaging Leeds+ news content that aligns with our ‘Backing Leeds’ ethos
+ Supporting the wider Story+ strategy, assisting and sometimes leading in commercial and advertorial content creation
+ Building and maintaining relationships with key contacts and clients from across the city
+ Embracing the Story+ way of telling stories, and helping to develop new ways too, using the most advanced digital tools available
+ Working to tight deadlines, often shooting and editing stories for publication on the same day
+ Upholding high journalistic standards of trust and integrity - and adhering to all Leeds+ editorial guidelines
+ Assisting with other productions such as special events and live streaming.
We believe that diversity is important in bringing value to our audiences, partners and our team. Therefore we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, irrespective of age, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender identity and sexual orientation.
The Ideal Candidate
+ A qualified video journalist, preferably NCTJ or BJTC-accredited
+ Excellent communication and writing skills is a must
+ A competent self-shooter, with an ability to film with ‘lightweight’ (MoJo) video and sound equipment
+ Ability to edit to a high standard using Adobe Premiere Pro
+ Experienced in shooting and producing quick-turnaround video news packages unassisted on location, preferably for social media
+ A passion for digital storytelling and modern ways of engaging audiences
+ Knowledge of the Leeds news patch and the key issues affecting the city
+ You’ll know all social media platforms inside out, and the differences between them and their audiences too
How to Apply
Please submit a link to your CV via the Apply button along with a cover note outlining:
- What you think of Leeds+
- Why you're perfect for this role
- Plenty of links to examples of your work, and what makes them relevant to this opportunity.
Applications missing any of the above will not be considered. Please email jobs@storyplus.social with any queries or if you're having trouble.
[Applications are now closed]