Job Description

Position: Video Production Manager

Who we are

William Reed is a prominent international media corporation providing premier material through digital platforms, live events, and data analytics. Spanning sectors from food processing and agribusiness to hospitality and retail, we deliver the expertise and networking required to facilitate our clients’ growth. With a global presence including London, Brighton, Gatwick, Singapore, Montpellier, and Chicago, we operate under an Agile Working Policy, allowing the successful candidate to balance office-based work in Gatwick with remote operations.

Role Overview

We are seeking a self-assured Video Production Manager to lead our Digital Operations unit. This permanent, full-time position involves overseeing the end-to-end creation of high-caliber video, multimedia, and audio content across the entire William Reed brand portfolio. You will supervise two direct reports, optimize production workflows, and drive creative ingenuity to fulfill organizational targets and client needs. This role acts as the lead on the events calendar, ensuring project success through expert project management and the leverage of modern technology. Given our global reach, flexibility regarding working hours and international travel is essential.

Core Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Direct and mentor the video production unit (Senior and Assistant Video Producers), establishing clear objectives, fostering a collaborative culture, and providing the necessary support for team success.
Professional Development: Enhance team growth through consistent feedback and coaching while maintaining a creative work atmosphere and resolving project conflicts.
Content Creation: Execute high-quality video production for all brands and divisions within the company.
Project Management: Act as the primary liaison for internal clients, proposing creative concepts, managing the project calendar, and overseeing stakeholder requirements.
Creative Consultancy: Advise internal partners on effective creative directions, specifically regarding animation or video approaches.
Pre-Production: Lead early-stage planning, including creative conceptualization and logistical coordination.
Capture & Editing: Oversee the recording and editing of interviews, conference sessions, and diverse engaging media formats.
Stakeholder Interaction: Facilitate and conduct interviews with key speakers, sponsors, and both internal and external stakeholders.
Remote & Location Recording: Record content on-site or via remote platforms like StreamYard using professional broadcast standards.
Technical Production: Operate broadcast-grade cameras, configure lighting and sets, and prepare all necessary equipment for live shoots.
Post-Production: Utilize Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Artlist to edit professional-grade projects to completion.
Motion Graphics: Develop animation sequences and motion graphics using Adobe After Effects independently.
Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the expert use and upkeep of all in-house technical kits.
Autonomy: Plan and execute shoots and edits without the need for micro-management.
Performance Tracking: Maintain high standards of communication and record performance metrics against established KPIs.

Candidate Requirements

Proven Experience: Significant history in a similar leadership role managing video projects from concept to final delivery.
Management Skills: Experience in training, mentoring, and team coordination.
Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of broadcast cameras, lighting, framing, and audio capture (mics/noise cancellation).
Software Mastery: Demonstrated skill in Adobe Premiere and After Effects; basic Photoshop skills are a plus.
Adaptability: A flexible approach to travel and working hours to accommodate global recording needs.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills with the confidence to manage client expectations and deadlines.
Organizational Excellence: A methodical, energized, and detail-oriented work ethic with a track record of meeting targets.
Environment: Experience in a corporate production setting is preferred.

Job Data Table

Category	Details
Company Name	William Reed Ltd
Location	United Kingdom
Locality	Gatwick / Brighton / London
Country	United Kingdom
City	Gatwick
Region	South East England
Job Type	Full-time, Permanent
Salaries	Competitive
Experience Level	Management / Senior Level
Travel	UK and Europe-wide travel required
Language	English
Benefits	25 days holiday, “MeDay”, Volunteer Day, Hybrid working, Pension, Electric Car Scheme

Skills & Competency Table

Key Skill	Competency Level
Video Production Management	Expert
Adobe Premiere & After Effects	Expert
Project Management	Advanced
Broadcast Camera Operation	Advanced
Team Leadership/Coaching	Advanced
Motion Graphics/Animation	Proficient

Salaries Pay Calculator Table

Annual Salary	Bonus	Total Compensation	Notes
Competitive	TBD	Salary + Benefits	Compensation aligns with experience; includes enhanced family-friendly pay.

Job Summary

As Video Production Manager at William Reed, you will lead a dedicated team to create premium multimedia content for global food and drink brands. Balancing hands-on editing in Adobe Premiere with high-level project management, you’ll manage a complex events calendar, coordinate international shoots, and drive creative innovation across the business.

FAQs

Where is the primary office location?

The role is based out of the Gatwick office, with hybrid options involving Brighton or London locations.

What is the “MeDay” benefit?

It is an additional day of leave provided for a cultural celebration or your birthday.

Does this role require travel?

Yes, travel across the UK and Europe is required for location-based recordings and events.

What software will I use most frequently?

You will primarily use Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Artlist for post-production and animation.

Are the working hours strictly 9-to-5?

No, flexibility is essential as recordings often occur outside of standard UK hours due to the global nature of the business.

Expert Analysis

This role is a unique blend of creative “doer” and strategic “manager.” Unlike many corporate video roles, William Reed requires high-level expertise in motion graphics and broadcast-quality production. The successful candidate must navigate a complex stakeholder environment while maintaining the technical ability to lead shoots independently across international borders.

Location & Logistics Guide

Gatwick is a major transport hub in the South East, primarily known for its international airport. For William Reed, this provides a strategic base for European travel. The Gatwick office is well-connected by rail to both London and Brighton, facilitating the company’s hybrid working model for regional professionals.

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Career Path

A Video Production Manager at William Reed can progress into Head of Digital Content or Director of Digital Operations. The exposure to high-level B2B brands and international event production also provides a strong foundation for a transition into Creative Director roles within the wider media and insight industry.

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