Livestream Producer - Novara Media [1 year contract]

We are looking for a technically proficient, politically engaged Livestream Producer to support our team for one year. You'll lead the technical production of our flagship YouTube programme Novara Live and other livestreamed content. This London-based role combines technical expertise with political understanding and requires regular evening work, including Fridays.

This is a fixed term contract for one year, with the potential to extend.

We particularly encourage women and BAME applicants.

Key responsibilities

Operate livestream equipment and software
Source and edit b-roll packages
Produce in-studio and remote interviews
Edit and publish podcast versions of streams
Create compelling clips for social media
Managing graphics and overlays
Assist with fact-checking processes
Attend team meetings and contribute to content planning
Support additional projects as needed

The ideal candidate will have

Demonstrable experience in live broadcasting environments
Strong knowledge of left-wing politics and current affairs
Excellent ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Comfortable with regular evening work
Exceptional organisation skills with meticulous attention to detail
Proficiency in managing cameras, lighting, and sound recording equipment
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
YouTube publishing expertise and interest
Alignment with Novara Media’s aims and values

Additional desirable skills

Vision-mixing
Experience using Vmix, ATEM switchers and CasparCG
Sound mixing and engineering
Proficiency in Figma
Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
Previous online broadcast experience
Good understanding of media law
On-camera experience a plus

Details

Location: The successful candidate will be required to work in our London studio. This is not a remote job.

Reports to: Head of Video

Contract: Fixed-term for one year, full-time.

Hours: 32 hours per week.
Novara Media is a four-day week employer. Please note this role will involve regular evening work.

Pay: £37,440 per annum, equivalent to £22.50 per hour (NM flat living wage*).

*Novara Media has a flat pay structure, meaning all employees are paid the same hourly rate and pay rises occur uniformly across the organisation. We are a Living Wage accredited employer.

Benefits

Flat pay structure*
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Professional development opportunities
Creative and comradely work environment

*Novara Media has a flat pay structure, meaning all employees are paid the same hourly rate and pay rises occur uniformly across the organisation. We are a Living Wage accredited employer.

Notes

How to apply:
Applicants should prepare a CV and a supporting statement of up to 400 words explaining why you’re a great hire for this role, and telling us what you think about our current livestream operation, including ideas for how we might improve it.
Submit both your CV and supporting statement as a PDF file via our secure application portal, Breathe HR.

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