Job Description
At Fresh Air
We're not playing at this.
We make podcasts and podcast advertising campaigns.
We are industry-leading experts in what we do.
We're building a business out of podcasts, and we don't apologise for wanting to make money.
Because we make money, we pay people properly and treat people properly.
We're proud of what we do
We make work that we're proud of, and we work with people we like.
Our clients like us back, and value our expertise.
If we need the right kit, we buy the right kit.
We care about what our clients care about, and we give them what they want
even if they're being difficult. We're not precious and we don't do arty strops.
We respect our competitors, and we don't begrudge them work. There's plenty to go round.
We say yes, then we work out how to do it.
We're proud of how we do it
We work together on pitches and brainstorms, no matter who's project it ends up being.
We get noticed for our work. We win awards
Colleagues and clients will send emails at weird times - weekends and evenings. That doesn't mean you're expected to do the same or respond unless it's desperate.
Holidays are for turning off.
We don't wallow in mistakes. No-one dies, and there are no witch hunts.
We make something, so we can change it.
We laugh.
Our clients want brilliant work that delivers.
We give them brilliant work that delivers. And an experience that means they come back for more.
Our Video Producers are responsible for producing long-form video podcasts from start to finish, delivering exceptional audio and video in a manner that is organized, professional, and creative, as well as creating attention-grabbing and engaging short-form content optimised for social channels.
A Video Producer IS
- Confident in visual storytelling.
- Communicative with collaborators and clients.
- Curious about finding interesting stories to tell about any topic, as well as the video landscape (especially YouTube).
- Conscientious with planning and detail.
A Video Producer cares about the work they create and the way it is delivered.
A Video Producer CAN
- Produce beautiful video podcasts, crafted for a targeted audience.
- Create compelling and engaging short-form content, with a social-first strategy.
- Work with our Producers in studio to produce visually stunning storytelling.
- Manage our digital media library, from syncing footage to creating proxies.
- Use clients' brand assets to create and adjust graphics, such as lower thirds and titles.
- Design thumbnails for YouTube, and understand what makes them perform well.
- Take constructive feedback and adapt their vision alongside a client.
- Multitask and manage their own time whilst juggling multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ask for help when needed.
A Video Producer HAS
- Proven experience of filming, producing and editing video content using Adobe Premiere Pro (podcasting experience is a plus!)
- Strong understanding of video codecs and their purposes.
- Strong knowledge of colour correction and management, including use of LUTs etc.
- Basic knowledge of motion design, with some understanding of Adobe After Effects
- Good understanding of exposure: aperture, shutter speed, ISO and their relationships.
- Strong understanding and curiosity around YouTube - what sparks attention, holds retention, and grows views, subscribers and engagement?
- Proven experience of audio editing and sound design, ideally using Adobe Audition
- Strong understanding of audio and video sync standards, in particular multi-camera set ups, including frame rates and timecode standards.
- A good understanding of sound recording and post production, including compression, limiting, EQ, and delivery formats
- A great sense of file organisation and management - you love a tidy folder structure.
- The ability to prioritise - and not panic.
- Time, project, people and client management skills
- The ability to work independently and manage your own time
- Team spirit and a sense of humour!
Yeah, OK but what does the Video Producer actually do?
You will produce podcast projects for Fresh Air. Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, you will be allocated projects and then be expected to deliver edits in line with the high expectations of both Fresh Air and our clients. You will also lead studio recordings collaboratively with Producers to ensure the visual identity of shows complements the content.
The Video Producer Package
- An annual salary of £48,379 per annum.
- Full time, with a three-month probation period.
- Full Private Medical Insurance.
- Workplace Pension. Employee contribution: 5%. Employer Contribution: 3%
- Paid Holidays - 28 days in addition to public holidays.
Note: Fresh Air Production shuts down in the week between Christmas and New Year, and all staff are expected to take this as part of their holiday allowance unless agreed otherwise.
- We'll provide you with the hardware to do your job including a laptop.
- We'll provide licenses for all required software (Dropbox, Adobe, Microsoft etc)
Location: Fresh Air is based at 15 Tileyard Road, not far from King's Cross. However, it isn't a business where everyone needs to be in the office every day. Our London office allows us to host meetings and work together in a smart, comfortable environment, and means we can combine as a team most easily.
We work in a hybrid approach, with staff expected to be in the office a minimum of 1 day per week.
Hours: Likewise, hours can be very flexible. We understand that different hours work best for different people at different times. A Video Producer will be expected to be available and contactable for most of the standard working week, but will be trusted to fulfil their working hours in whatever manner is most appropriate to the workload and their life.
Given the unpredictable nature of project-based workloads, some long days and out of hours work will be necessary. However, again, the Video Producer will be trusted to balance these out across the weeks.
There will be occasions such as networking events or group sessions which require the Video Producer to be available in the evening, but these will be arranged with plenty of notice.
Personal Development
It's important that a Video Producer is fully across developments in the world of podcasting. With an industry that's developing and growing so quickly, there are always new ways to improve the product, increase visibility, and we should be feeding this into our processes all the time.
We will provide training and support in whatever processes and skills are required for the Video Producer to continually improve in their role.
How To Apply
Please send your CV, cover letter, and two examples of your best edits (1x long-form and 1x social clip) to .
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th May at 9am.
