Senior Shooting Producer (Factual) Sun Originals

Job Description

Senior Shooting Producer – Sun Originals’ Factual Department
Contract: Casual / Freelance

An iconic, dynamic storyteller with a rich heritage and a global audience in the millions, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is now focusing on an exciting, video-focussed strategy to engage new audiences, putting video at the heart of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

This is your chance to join a talented team at a pivotal moment, contributing to fast paced, agenda setting video output that drives traffic and revenue, as we redefine how a historic brand tells stories in the fast-paced digital world.

Your role: As a Senior Shooting Producer in Sun Originals’ Factual department, you will be a key player in crafting compelling long-form video content that drives views and engagement across digital platforms. Please note this is a casual/freelance vacancy.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Originals Factual team make award-winning documentaries, fascinating digital-first interview series and hugely successful studio shows.

As a shooting producer you will be an integral part of a new department inside the Sun Originals team focussed on creating high quality and impactful video around investigations, royals, current affairs and crime. You will work closely with the Executive Producer to produce, shoot and edit across multiple projects including longform documentaries, investigations, exclusive interviews and new digital-first formats. You will be an exceptional all-round shooter/editor, comfortable working as part of a crew or solo. You will be comfortable managing talent in sensitive situations, conducting interviews and managing relationships with contributors.

News or current affairs experience is a must and a keen sense for visual storytelling. A keen editorial eye and basic knowledge of media law and IPSO regulations is preferred. This is an opportunity for a passionate filmmaker to work on exciting high-impact projects at the heart of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s video output.

Key Responsibilities

• Shooting/producing: Self-shoot and produce for long-form documentary projects to an exceptional standard working either alongside a journalist, small crew or solo. Produce, shoot and direct studio based long form interviews about sensitive subjects managing contributors with care and sound editorial judgment. Shoot and produce exclusive interviews with high profile talent, managing the project end to end.
• Editing: Edit to a high standard across both medium and long form projects with particular focus on narrative and documentary storytelling.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Executive Producer, journalists and the factual team to deliver on the editorial direction and ensure video content supports wider newsroom goals.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Self-shooting filmmaker: You have hands-on experience shooting high quality factual content in a large, fast-paced news media environment.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Sony range cameras, lighting and Adobe editing software.
• Digital Native: Immersed in the digital landscape with strong understanding of YouTube and social media platforms.
• Platform-Savvy: Know how to shape content for different platforms, particularly YouTube.
• Creative Storyteller: Passion for storytelling and creativity.
• Fast & Agile: Capable of working quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us

• Transformational Opportunity: Be part of a legacy brand’s digital evolution.
• Creative Freedom: Experiment with new formats and editing techniques.
• Fast-Paced & Exciting: Dynamic environment with diverse stories.
• Collaborative Team: Join talented producers, editors, and journalists.
• Career Growth: Room for personal growth and advancement.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. For any support with your application, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].