Output Editor, Video - Sky News

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Sky News has a strong reputation for delivering breaking news, eyewitness journalism and insightful analysis. Video is a key part of our content both on and off-platform and we have seen considerable growth in video consumption over recent years – becoming one of the biggest publishers on TikTok with over 6.5m followers and 200m views/month as well as building a strong presence on YouTube.

This new senior role will lead our video journalism teams, overseeing the commissioning of original digital-first video projects, planned content, new digital shows as well as on the day coverage across Sky’s platforms and social media channels.

What you'll do:

• Drive the editorial vision for video across all digital platforms, ensuring it is engaging and aligns with the wider Sky News strategy.

• Oversee the creation and development of innovative, digital-first video content.

• Work closely with newsgathering teams to ensure our video content showcases eyewitness on-the-ground reporting.

• Develop and adapt video content for various platforms, including TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and emerging social channels, maximizing audience engagement and reach.

• Inspire, support, and line-manage video producers and assistant editors to ensure high standards of output and timely, accurate publishing.

• Use analytics and insights to monitor video performance, identifying opportunities to improve reach, dwell time, and overall impact.

• Stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring Sky News continues to innovate in video storytelling.

• Collaborate with the Head of Digital Output and Cross-Platform Audience Growth Editor to ensure video content aligns with our wider strategies.

• Ensure all video content meets legal, regulatory, and editorial guidelines.

• Look for revenue opportunities available on platform and from third party platforms.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in commissioning, producing, and editing high-quality video content in a fast-paced news environment.

• Strong leadership skills, with experience in managing diverse teams and fostering a collaborative approach.

• Demonstrable understanding of how to create engaging video content tailored for different platforms, especially social media.

• Excellent understanding of editorial guidelines, with the ability to uphold and enforce the highest standards across all video output.

• Experience using analytics to drive audience engagement and optimize video content.

• Be brimming with ideas for compelling video storytelling across different platforms.

• A flexible, proactive approach, in keeping with the demands of a 24/7 news network.

• Excellent communication skills, impeccable attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines under pressure.

Sky News

At Sky News, our mission is to bring you the full story, first. We take you there, 24:7, reporting from the heart of the events changing our world. We ask the big questions of everyone, revealing what you want to know. And our style is bold and independent, giving you a fresh perspective. 

In the UK, Sky News is a compelling alternative to the public service broadcasters and opinion-driven news outlets, reaching one in three people every month. Across the world, we are one of the most-followed English language news brands on social media, bringing award-winning British journalism to a global audience. 

Sky News is part of Sky, one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies, owned by Comcast Corporation. 

Watch Sky News, free, wherever you get your news. 

The Rewards:

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Where you’ll work:

Osterley

Our Osterley campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury, Acton Town and Ealing Broadway tube stations. There’s also plenty of parking, bike shelters and showers.

On campus you’ll find six subsidised restaurants and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion:

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.