Senior Videographer & Editor

Here at Action For Humanity (AFH), we are looking for a Senior Videographer & Editor to join us. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return you will receive a competitive annual salary of £32,000 to £36,000.

AFH is an NGO that provides aid and assistance to people affected by natural and man-made disasters. Our vision is a world of crises-resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace-building action, helping affected communities survive, recover and build a better future.

As our Senior Videographer & Editor, you will work closely with your colleagues to oversee the creation and management of video content across various channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in storytelling, video production, content creation, and editing. This role requires a strong background in both video production and editing, with the ability to develop engaging content that resonates with our audience and meets performance targets.

Your responsibilities as our Senor Videographer & Editor will include the following:

Content Creation:

• Develop and produce high-quality video content for various channels including paid social assets, branded content, fundraising and organic social media.
• Generate creative concepts and ideas for video content that align with brand messaging and marketing objectives.
• Undertake animation and motion graphics tasks at a high level.
• Stay on top of multiple video editing projects simultaneously, to meet deadlines.
• Ensuring all content is produced within brand guidelines and in-keeping with the tone of Action for Humanity.
• Colour correction and grading images and videos, conforming to broadcast and social standards and guidelines.
• Sourcing audio tracks and sound mixing edits, creating well mastered tracks across multiple layers.

Deployment Recording:

• Storyboard and record videos of the needs assessments, our thematical impact and staff/donor deployments and challenges.

Video Editing:

• Edit video footage to create polished and professional final products.
• Edit to a high standard, working across commercial, social and marketing projects.
• Ensure all video content is on-brand, consistent in style and quality, and optimised for each platform.
• Utilise video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) to enhance video quality, add effects, and ensure seamless transitions.

Strategy and Planning:

• Collaborate with the marketing and creative teams to develop content strategies that align with business goals and marketing objectives.
• Plan and execute video content calendars, ensuring timely delivery and distribution of content.

Performance and Optimisation:

• Monitor and analyse the performance of video content, using insights to optimise and improve future content.
• Set and achieve performance targets for video content, ensuring it drives engagement and conversions.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to coordinate video shoots and content production.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to manage projects to a high standard.
• Assist the team in the day to day running of the editing team, workflows, mentoring and guiding through technical and day to day issues.
• Manage relationships with freelancers, agencies, and other vendors involved in the video production process.
• Manage collateral on our internal DAM system

Innovation and Trends:

• Stay updated with the latest trends in video production, social media, and content marketing.
• Experiment with new formats and techniques to keep content fresh and engaging.

Other

• Any other reasonable tasks as assigned by line manager

What we are looking for in our Senior Videographer & Editor:

Education

• Bachelor’s in a related field such as Marketing, Digital Marketing, Media, etc) and/or CIM level 5 or relevant experience (Essential).
• Good prior experience of editing and videography.
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

• Track record of success in a similar role.

Skills

• Understanding of key software packages including Adobe Suites, Google Analytics, etc.
• Expert level of proficiency in Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
• High level of proficiency in colour grading using Adobe Premiere.
• High level of proficiency in sound mixing and mastering.
• High level of proficiency in Photoshop.
• Proficient in setting and implementing task in a project management system such as Asana, Monday etc.
• Advanced knowledge of essential digital marketing tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of media and marketing legislation, copyright law, GDPR, the Fundraising Regulator and Charity Commission Information.
• Be able to demonstrate initiative, problem solving and creativity daily.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and balance competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proven internal and external stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of content management systems and web optimisation.
• Understanding of charity/NGO best practice and trends throughout the world but particularly in the Middle East.

Languages

• Strong written and spoken English (Essential)
• Strong written and spoken Arabic, Urdu, or French (Desirable)

Benefits of joining us include:

• A salary of £32,000 to £36,000 per year depending on experience;
• 25 days’ holiday allowance + your birthday off + bank holidays;
• Matched pension contributions;
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements possible;
• Enhanced sick, maternity/paternity pay;
• Structured annual performance development review process, which informs annual salary reviews and involves training and development provision;
• EAP which includes access to free 24/7 helpline, counselling, and legal and financial advice;
• Subsidised on-site food and drinks;
• Hundreds of discounts and special offers, for shopping, dining out, joining a gym, and more;
• Modern office in central Manchester location with free parking, break out room, and prayer facilities;
• Opportunity to go on international deployment/field visits, where appropriate;
• Annual away days/retreats involving training, teambuilding, outdoor and social activities;
• Subsidised sports and social activities.

This is an ideal role for a humanitarian sector videography professional looking to propel their career. We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please apply today – we would love to hear from you.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Action For Humanity also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. written communication skills.