Job Description
Islam Channel is recruiting an experienced Digital Producer and Editor to create and edit original video content for its digital channels and social platforms. This full-time position (40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday with flexibility for weekends, bank holidays, and extended hours as needed) is based at the organization's Ilford, London headquarters and reports to the Head of Digital.
The role
You will transform editorial concepts and raw footage into polished, broadcast-quality video content aligned with daily news cycles and audience engagement priorities. Working as part of the digital editorial team, you'll manage complete video production workflows from initial concept through publication across Islam Channel's website and social media presence.
Your responsibilities
- Produce original video content end-to-end, including concept development, scripting, filming, and editing to meet daily deadlines
- Edit video clips and third-party footage using Adobe Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite, or Wochit
- Source and verify video content from external contributors; manage copyright clearances and permissions for user-generated material
- Upload and publish finished content to content management systems and video platforms with SEO-optimized metadata
- Attend daily editorial meetings and planning sessions; contribute story ideas informed by analytics and audience trends
- Conduct and film interviews with contributors and on-camera talent
- Analyze social media performance metrics and report audience insights to senior management
- Collaborate with the Head of Digital and editorial leadership to ensure all content meets brand standards and regulatory requirements before publication
- Develop diverse content formats including short-form social videos, long-form news features, and website explainers
- Contribute to the broader digital content strategy alongside your line manager
Required qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' professional experience in video production and post-production for online/digital media platforms
- Demonstrated expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Premiere and After Effects (portfolio or demo reel required)
- Hands-on experience filming with multiple camera types and formats
- Working knowledge of project management software
- Ability to maintain content accuracy and regulatory compliance standards
- Proficiency handling longer-form news content, features, and website video material
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management and ability to work to tight editorial deadlines
- Collaborative, solutions-focused approach to teamwork
Desirable qualifications
- Multilingual fluency
- Bachelor's degree in Media, Communications, Journalism, or related discipline
- NCTJ journalism qualification or equivalent hands-on experience at a major online media publisher