The Sun Social Video Producer

Employer: The Sun – News UK

Work: Senior Social Video Producer for Facebook – Web Video

In June 2016 The Sun Online expanded its online social media presence by producing more original video content for Facebook and Facebook Live.

Appointed to do work as senior video producer for Sun Sport and Dan Wootton’s Bizarre Facebook page.

Responsible for creation of all video content for Sun Sport and Bizarre Facebook pages. Writing, filming and editing of video content. Social video branding. First point of contact between editorial staff and other departments. Training of junior staff. Working with celebrities and management at senior level.

Succeeded in delivering high-quality video content for social sites for The Sun which contributed to increased viewing audience of over 40%. Several videos receiving audiences of over 30 million.

ROLES:

Senior Video Producer, writer, camera operator and video editor for social video content for Sun Sport and Bizarre Facebook pages.

Responsible for final edit and production of social video content for Sun Facebook pages to increase audience, likes and followers and to create retention.

Social video brand creation and motion graphic creation.

Responsible for over 60 videos a week and delivering to tight deadlines.

Main consultant between Sun Facebook administrators and content creators.

Lead technical advisor for post-production workflow.

Creator of technical guides for social video creation.

Trainer of new staff and freelancers for social video production.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Main content creator for social videos for Sun Sport and Bizarre Facebook pages.

Increased overall traffic to Sun Sport and Bizarre Facebook pages.

Delivering up to 60 high-quality videos a week with viewing figures in the millions.

Working with celebrity talent.

Successful management between Facebook administrators and video content creators.

Creator of motion graphics, social video branding, animations and titles.