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Senior Videographer

Hybrid in London·Added 11 days ago (last checked 7 Oct)

Overview

Job details

  • £35,000 - £37,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Be near London for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

    Paid annual leave, per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Technical knowledge of professional camera systems, lighting setups, and multi-channel audio equipment.
  • Proficient knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, specifically Premiere Pro and After Effects.
  • Understanding of YouTube channel dynamics, social media video formats, digital trends, and basic platform analytics.
  • Awareness of logistics and operational workflows involved in location video shoots.
  • Strong video editing, colour grading, and sound design skills.
  • Excellent visual detail, with precision in incorporating graphics, lower thirds, and technical vehicle data.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to handle fast turnarounds and tight deadlines.
  • Creative problem-solving skills when filming on location in dynamic, fast-changing environment conditions.
  • Relevant experience in shooting and editing video content within a fast-paced media, agency, or digital publishing environment.
  • Experience operating professional camera gear and audio setups on location and in studio settings.
  • Confident in creating short-form content tailored for YouTube Shorts or social media platforms.
  • Experience managing multiple editing projects and meeting quick delivery turnarounds.

A full UK driving license is required for this role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary Range:£35,000 - £37,000

  • 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)

  • Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our 'Work from Anywhere' days

  • Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments

  • Generous contributory pension scheme

  • Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and more

The role

What Car? has been Britain's leading source of car buying advice for more than 50 years, and is now looking for a Senior Videographer to join our editorial team.

What you'll do

The Senior Videographer plays a key hands-on role in capturing and editing video content for the What Car? YouTube channel and digital platforms. Reporting to the Video Production Manager, this position is responsible for executing high-quality video shoots, crafting engaging edits, producing dynamic short-form social content, and supporting the logistics of domestic and international shoot schedules.

  • Capture and edit engaging long-form car reviews, features, and comparative tests, maintaining premium visual and audio standards across all content.
  • Conceptualize, shoot, and edit short-form video assets tailored for social media and YouTube Shorts to drive platform engagement and audience growth.
  • Assist with pre-production planning, equipment maintenance, and logistics for complex domestic and international shoots.
  • Contribute creative ideas for video formats and channel growth, utilizing YouTube trends and performance analytics to refine content approaches.
  • Balance multiple editing timelines and production schedules simultaneously to meet strict publication deadlines.

How you'll work

We know how important a healthy work-life balance is too. Our flexible hours and hybrid working model means employees are expected to be in the office at least three days a week and can work remotely for the remaining two. This means we thrive together when we collaborate in person, fostering stronger connections and creativity, but still allowing for flexibility outside of those times.

ABOUT THE JOB

Working within What Car?

Adaptable

  • Adaptable

Curious and Continuously Improving

  • Curious and Continuously Improving

Results Driven

  • Results Driven

Collaborative

  • Collaborative

Accountable

  • Accountable

Quality and Accuracy of Work

  • Quality and Accuracy of Work

Delivery Against Deadlines

  • Delivery Against Deadlines

Creative Contribution

  • Creative Contribution

Operational Efficiency

  • Operational Efficiency

About Haymarket Media Group

Industry
Media & Publishing

In their own words

About the company & team

The Senior Videographer will work closely with the Video Production Manager and Reviews Editor, as well as internal editorial presenters and other contributors across the wider What Car? team.

The role will also build effective working relationships with production colleagues, freelancers and external partners involved in studio and location shoots. Strong communication and collaboration will be essential to coordinating activity and maintaining positive working relationships across the production process.

Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages. We deliver market-leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions. From data and digital information solutions to live events, awards and professional education services.

More about Haymarket

Working here means being part of a commitment to shaping a better future. As a proudly Certified B Corp™, we are part of a global movement of businesses acting as a force for good. Haymarket Impact is focused on making a positive difference globally, guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and intertwined with an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment to balancing profit with purpose is deeply embedded in our culture, reflected in our values of Integrity, Respect, Creativity, Innovation, and Expertise.

We invest heavily in our people. From professional development and internal training to mentorship and coaching. Our certified Disability Confident status has fostered an environment where all employees feel supported, valued, and can ask for workplace adjustments without fear of judgment.

Our valuable partnerships for good globally mean colleagues are always up for taking on a new charitable challenge, utilise their volunteering day and go out of their way to support their local communities.

Join us and be part of award-winning teams and a culture that is truly unique - a place to grow, feel inspired, build a brilliant career and make a difference.

Additional information

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria.

To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@haymarket.com.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring all candidates have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, or disability. In line with our dedication to fairness and transparency, we are also proud to be a We Show the Salary employer, pledging to always include pay details on our job adverts.

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