Dazed Digital | Video Commissioning Editor

"Dazed Digital is expanding its in-house video production capability 

and needs smart, fast, ambitious people to push growth and build success. The

 Video Commissioning Editor is a vital role for this expansion in taking the Dazed Voice and Values to an online audience. A strong candidate will have:

 Innate creativity
-    Experience in creating original content ideas for Editorial and branded film/programme series
-    Generate and develop content ideas under the guidance of the Dazed editorial team that will excite the Dazed audience and be in keeping with brand values
-    Have a network of filmmakers, industry contacts and the confidence to approach possible partners, networks or talent directly
-    Specific interest in nurturing and connecting with young emerging talent
-    Be able to shoot and edit video content 

Commercial packaging and sales experience
-    A strong interest of current online trends with the ability to identify the right opportunity for sponsor/partner brands
-    Ability to speak the language of advertising media and support the sales and marketing team with appropriate content packaged pitches
-    Strong presentation and communication skills
-    have a good understanding of social media and how it can be utilized, audience interaction and syndication


Production experience
-    Experience in dealing with talent agents, contracts and production deliverables
-    Manage a team and work flexibly with Lo-fi to high-fi budgets, £50- £50,000
-    Oversee and manage financial budgets of all external and internal productions
-    Experience and knowledge of legal requirements of productions, distribution and syndication of content material.


Management experience
-    Ability to work with executive producers and the senior team on strategy and implementation
-    Flexible in management styles, can self motivate and adapt quickly to ever changing priorities and demands (flexible)
-    Highly motivated and ability to motivate others to get stuff done

Reporting to the Editor in Chief & Creative Director of Dazed Digital

To apply send your CV, cover letter and show reel to jobs@dazedgroup.com by Sunday 2nd December."