Videographer and Editor

**Videographer and Editor**

**£30,000 per annum plus fantastic benefits**

**40 hours per week - based onsite**

**The Newt in Somerset**

The Newt in Somerset is a country estate with ancient woodland, historic gardens and far-reaching views; a new and unique destination with luxury hotel, spa, restaurants and an abundance of homegrown produce. Visitors can take a tour of the gardens, deer park and cyder press, dine in the Garden Café or browse our farm shops. Attracting some 200,000 visitors per year from all over the world, our vibrant and thriving garden attraction is animated throughout the seasons by special events, workshops and educational programmes.

**Ecommerce at The Newt in Somerset**

The E-commerce & Retail division is a revenue-generating part of the business which is behind developing, promoting and growing The Newt in Somerset as a fine-quality food & beverage brand. Offering a best-in-class experience is of upmost importance. This is achieved through a full vertically integrated consumer proposition and operation which offers tight quality control across all phases of product delivery.

**Our Videographer**

We are looking for a creative, talented and experienced videographer to produce a variety of high-quality content across our website and advertising channels. From promotional product-focused content to campaign videos and documentary-style interviews. Working across all areas of the business, while adhering to brand guidelines and often demanding deadlines.

The role is heavily focused around driving conversion on our e-commerce website with seasonal campaign and product-focused creative, as well as working with other talented creatives within and outside of the company.

You’ll demonstrate a creative approach to everything you do, from generating ideas to solving problems, and have exceptional storytelling abilities matched by technical skill. We want to ensure our video is not just relevant but innovative, so you’ll have a desire to experiment, taking inspiration from a variety of industries and channels.

The role covers a lot of ground, quite literally - capturing activity in all corners of the estate, from our farmers to gardeners, cheesemakers, cyder makers, butchers and chefs. Working to planned schedules as well as being reactive to immediate needs or spontaneous moments.

You’ll happily network between departments, finding ways to support other areas of the business with video, as well as working to your team’s goals and objectives. There will be occasions where you’ll travel to other parts of Somerset or the UK to collaborate with our partners and suppliers.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Contributing creative ideas for content, storytelling and formats for use on the e-commerce website and advertising
- Work with the E-Commerce Design Manager and Head of Marketing for E-Commerce to plan and deliver video shoots, as well as working to support other parts of the business.
- Pre-production and setting up of resources, coordinating with relevant departments to ensure production runs smoothly
- Film and edit video material (including post-production) to the highest standard, with exports tailored to the specific publishing platforms
- Making sure content is aligned with the content calendar, delivering to agreed deadlines
- Producing motion graphic and typography style videos in line with creative briefs
- Liaise with external production companies, acting as the central contact in producing video
- Organise and archive video files to ensure they are accurately archived
- Maintain and audit equipment on a regular basis, ordering new equipment when necessary
- Stay up to date with visual content trends, ensuring our video output remains relevant and innovative
- Liaising effectively and establishing good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and other contacts inside and outside of the company.

**Skills and Experience**
- Evidence of strong visual skills and creative thinking
- Able to work on multiple tasks and deliver to tight deadlines
- Proven experience demonstrating strong skills in filming, editing and packaging videos to a high standard
- Technical understanding of video workflow and file types, pre
- and post-production
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and related apps in the Adobe Creative Suite
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage budgets and find cost effective ways to produce content
- Experience of adapting material for various purposes, platforms and audiences
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues
- Knowledge of current video trends, interested in staying ahead of the curve
- Qualifications are not essential but proven skills must be evidenced

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