Daily Mail is an award-winning, multi-platform newsbrand reaching more than 33 million print and online readers each month. The world-famous Mail offers a unique blend of breaking news, agenda-setting exclusives, showbiz, Femail, health, sport and lifestyle stories across print, digital, video, audio and social channels.
Its global newsroom of journalists, formidable story-getting power, and breadth of content formats delivers highly engaging, trusted Daily Mail content to millions of loyal and new audiences. Daily Mail is the largest news publisher on TikTok with more than 21 million total followers and more than 29 billion views in the past year. A trailblazing global phenomenon, Daily Mail is part of dmg media.
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About The Role
The Daily Mail is looking for a sharp, fast-thinking freelance Video Journalists to help drive high-impact content seen by millions worldwide.
You'll be at the heart of our breaking news video desk, turning major developing stories into compelling, must-watch edits at pace. From international headlines to ambitious original series, you'll help shape how some of the biggest stories of the day are told in video.
This is your chance to play a central role in bringing major stories to life for a global audience.
Main Responsibilities
Edit and publish short-form video for Daily Mail's global audience
Turn raw footage from original reporting, wires, UGC and archive into sharp, compelling narratives
Develop structured, in-depth edits around major news events
Add graphics, captions, subtitles and branding to elevate storytelling
Shoot video to a professional standard when required, using DSLR cameras including Sony A7 series cameras
Reformat 16x9 into 9x16 and optimise for web and mobile audiences
Pitch and package video ideas around breaking news, politics, royals, showbiz and features
Work closely with reporters, producers and editors across the newsroom
Ensure all content meets legal, copyright and compliance standards
Person Specification
Experience editing in a newsroom, digital publisher or similarly fast-paced environment
Strong Premiere Pro skills
Proven ability to shoot and capture high-quality video using DSLR cameras
Experience working with Sony A7 cameras is highly desirable
Excellent editorial judgment and a sharp instinct for what makes stories resonate
The ability to work quickly and calmly under pressure
Understanding of audience engagement, SEO and digital storytelling
Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
Contract Details
Freelance
Based in our newsroom at 9 Derry Street, Kensington (9DS)
Candidates must be able to work a rota that includes both day and night shifts
This is an office-based role and is not suitable for remote-only working
Competitive rate, depending on experience
Package Description
Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect:
25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution.
Life cover under the Pension Plan of up to 3x your basic salary.
DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
Subsidised canteen
Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only)
Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only)
Our Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted dining cards
Plus many other benefits….
Our Commitment
We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process
Job ID: f14adde5-5828049187
Median Salary
Net Salary per month
£3,324
Cost of Living Index
91/100
91
Median Apartment Rent in City Center
(1-3 Bedroom)
£2,235
-
£3,968
£3,102
Safety Index
45/100
45
Utilities
Basic
(Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment)
£175
-
£499
£287
High-Speed Internet
£25
-
£40
£30
Transportation
Gasoline
(1 gallon)
£5.77
Taxi Ride
(1 mile)
£3.98
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