Formats Producer Location: Metro Headquarters – London Position: initial 12 month FTC with the potential to go permanent Metro brings news, sport, entertainment, food/drink and gaming content to a fast-growing global audience and we’re looking for a Formats Producer to join our London team and bring new, high-quality, original content to life and keep audiences engaged and returning for more online. The Metro team prides itself on its positive and inclusive culture, which is something you will need to play an active part in cultivating and maintaining. Role Responsibilities Ideating and owning weekly formats that keeps audiences engaged and returning for more online. Monitor trends and relay story ideas confidently to the team and the wider newsroom. Script, present, edit and deliver daily and weekly short-form video content across social channels with support from seniors. Bring new, high-quality, original content to life - from ideation to delivery. High proficiency in Adobe software, particularly Premiere Pro. Voice over, present and interview on camera - we want to see your personality at the forefront of everything you produce. Film high quality, original content remotely and in-person, including with contributors and talent. Have a creative flare with experience using data and intelligence to drive insight across social media platforms. Be an effective communicator and team player who will collaborate with producers, journalists and editors to create compelling work. Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced 24/7 news environment with the flexibility to work unsociable hours as and when required. Able to travel for shoots and client meetings when/if required. Owning a driving licence is a bonus. Experience Experience working within a news/media environment at a local or national level. Knowledge of social media software and analytical tools. Experience in scripting, producing, editing and delivering video content. Understanding of the UK Editors’ Code of Practice, media and copyright law. The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out-of-hours and weekend availability and a high level of adaptability are essential. Please apply by sending an up-to-date CV and a note about yourself and why you’d be perfect for the team. Any applications received without a CV will not be considered. Please note, this is an initial 12 month FTC with the potential to go permanent Package Description Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect: 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30) Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution. Life cover under the Pension Plan 4x your basic salary DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards) Subsidised canteen Onsite gym Onsite nurse and GP clinics Our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted dining cards Plus many other benefits…. About dmg::media dmg media’s brands deliver highly engaging, trusted content to millions of loyal customers around the globe, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The Mail brand reaches one in two Brits every month and is officially the best-read, most recognised, most engaged newsbrand in the country. Together, Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Mail, Metro, Metro.co.uk, i and inews.co.uk reach more than 10.1m people daily in the UK. Globally, dmg media’s brands reach 190M unique browsers every month across its domains and apps. Our newsbrands maintain an unwavering commitment to uncovering the stories that matter most to our readers, ensuring that we remain experts at delivering relevant and insightful content. In October, the Mail became the largest news publisher on TikTok with over 7- million followers. PAMCo H2 2023 GA 2023 September Our Commitment We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.