Video Audience Editor | London Area, | The Independent

Reports to: Video News Editor About us The Independent is an online news publisher that was established in 1986 as a national newspaper independent of party-political affiliations or proprietorial influence. In 2016, The Independent became a fully digital publisher, moving away from print in pursuit of sustainability, and to safeguard its values and journalism for the future. The Independent has always thrived through innovation and change. It was the first British newspaper to add a Saturday magazine; the first to give photography the same prestige as a news copy; the first to challenge the Westminster lobby system of closed briefings; the first broadsheet to move to the more compact ‘tabloid’ format; the first to launch a concise quality compact paper; and the first – and only – major newspaper to pull off a successful transformation to fully digital publishing. Through The Independent, Independent TV, eCommerce, indy100, subscriptions and other ‘reader revenues’, The Independent plans to continue the work of many decades, bringing much-needed independent journalism to over 100 million unique global visitors a month, make its voice ever louder and more insistent the world over. We have an international editorial team with our main offices in London and New York. The team Since its inception more than 35 years ago, The Independent has been ‘condemned to innovate’ and has many firsts to its credit. It was the first British newspaper to add a Saturday magazine; the first national broadsheet to go tabloid; the first to give stunning photography the same prestige as a news or feature story; the first to challenge the Westminster lobby system of closed briefings; the first to launch a concise quality compact paper in 2010; and the first to go fully digital in 2016. At the heart of all of this sits The Independent’s newsroom: news, comment and opinions, features and analysis – all from an independent perspective, and using the best of technological innovation to seek out an ever-expanding global audience. With a head office in London and teams in the US and Asia, The Independent consistently punches above its weight. The team is deeply committed to providing to-the-minute, insightful and accurate coverage of all the latest news, as well as commentary from a wide variety of well-informed perspectives. Since its inception more than 35 years ago, The Independent has been ‘condemned to innovate’ and has many firsts to its credit. It was the first British newspaper to add a Saturday magazine; the first national broadsheet to go tabloid; the first to give stunning photography the same prestige as a news or feature story; the first to challenge the Westminster lobby system of closed briefings; the first to launch a concise quality compact paper in 2010; and the first to go fully digital in 2016. At the heart of all of this sits The Independent’s newsroom: news, comment and opinions, features and analysis – all from an independent perspective, and using the best of technological innovation to seek out an ever-expanding global audience. With a head office in London and teams in the US and Asia, The Independent consistently punches above its weight. The team is deeply committed to providing to-the-minute, insightful and accurate coverage of all the latest news, as well as commentary from a wide variety of well-informed perspectives. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We champion diversity in our teams and in our reporting. As a growing and global brand, we must have a workforce that’s more representative of our readers, viewers, clients and partners, and a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone. We are committed to hiring and developing a diverse workforce regardless of background, and we support our people to thrive in their careers here. The Independent is an equal opportunities employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly. Job purpose As a Video Audience Editor you will always be on the lookout for the best video content. You’ll monitor all social media platforms and Google trend data to make sure that The Independent is always covering the best videos. Reporting to the Video News Editor you will react to breaking stories and traffic requirements, as well as work drive content, suggesting and pitching to senior team members. You will be expected have a keen eye for video stories with high traffic potential, source footage and write appealing headlines. In this role you’ll be expected to work well as part of a team, offering advice to your colleagues on strategies to optimise their content for both social media and Google. You will join a team that works a shift schedule that includes evenings and weekends and overnight. About you You will have news instinct, and the ability to spot a great story and an appreciation for what type of content works well online. You will thrive in a fast-paced, busy newsroom and will work well under pressure. You will have extensive experience using social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Snap, as well as Google’s suite of tools, to generate stories and traffic. You will have strong organisational skills and time management. You will have a good understanding of how to optimise content for various platforms. You will have a good understanding of media law and ethics, specifically surrounding copyright. You will understand analytics and be able to work to targets. Key responsibilities and accountabilities Spot stories with high traffic potential. Be across social media and search trends. Ensure video is placed prominently across website to drive traffic. Work well with members of other teams to optimise department performance. Ensure your work is always the highest possible standard it can be. Be comfortable in clearing footage from social media. Ensure any content produced satisfies legal and ethical requirements. Demonstrate an understanding of The Independent’s values and always work with those in mind. Skills Minimum two years of newsroom experience. Ability to generate content using video. Identify stories that have a high traffic potential. Excellent understanding of SEO and social platforms. NCTJ/BJTC qualification. Ability to switch priorities if required. Confidence communicating with senior editors about ideas and pitches. Trustworthy personality. Ethical behaviour at all times. Our values – you will deliver across all our values Inclusive: We champion diversity in our teams and in our reporting. Working as a team, we put transparency and effective communication at the heart of everything we do. Innovative: From the very beginning, The Independent has been breaking the mould. We take risks and are always looking to try new ideas in pursuit of excellence. Independent: Nobody tells us what to think; we make up our own minds and aren’t afraid to do things differently. Like our readers, we value honesty and integrity above outside influences.