WhatCulture.com is a multi-faceted sports and entertainment media site that is becoming a distinct new voice in journalism and growing at an incredible speed. We provide thoughtful, informative articles and features to an ever-expanding audience of over 6 million unique users each month. WhatCulture.com is one of the fastest growing websites in the world and now ranks in the top 150 sites in the UK.
Video Editor & Content Producer (Newcastle upon Tyne)
WhatCulture.com is looking for an experienced video editor and content producer who can turn our entertainment and sporting content into high-impact, entertaining video features and analysis, as well as creating unique, inspired content for the WhatCulture.com brand. The position focuses on films, TV, gaming, comics and music in all forms as well as a variety of different sports including but not limited to soccer, rugby, cricket, F1, boxing and athletics. An in-depth knowledge in two or more of these fields is preferred, but a broad experience of creating video content is more important. Candidates would be expected to comply to varying work hours (4-40) per week on a 3 to 6 month probationary contract (pay depending on experience) in our office located just minutes from Central Station in Newcastle city centre.
Required Skills/Experience
Experience in producing high quality, high impact video on-site and for Youtube. Film, TV, gaming, music or sports fanatic with a strong understanding of their fields of expertise above and beyond the regular person on the street. Well-versed in social/mobile media. The candidate should be comfortable utilising Twitter, Facebook, Mobile Apps, Smartphones and Tablet Devices. It is vital that all candidates possess strong writing and communication skills. An eye for detail, punctuation and grammar is a must.
Work Requirements
Must be able to work from our Newcastle office. While office hours are generally 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, candidates must have a flexible work schedule. News in all genres is a 24/7 business and you may be required to work evenings or weekends on occasion.
Compensation
Three to six month paid probationary period, varying work hours on contract. Those who thrive will be considered for a full-time employment at WhatCulture with all the benefits and incentives that brings.
Start Date/Application Deadline
Successful candidates must be able to start work immediately. We will contact qualified applicants if they reach our criteria.
How To Apply
Please send us your CV and a cover letter/examples of previous work to editor@whatculture.com.