Video Specialist- Internal Communications

About the role

Video Specialist- Internal Communications

Permanent, full time contract

Up to £25,500 per annum + Pension + BUPA + ShareSave + 6.6 weeks holiday

Based between Southampton, Store Support Office & Retail Stores

We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they’ll love. Join us as a Video Specialistand you’ll be a big part of this. At B&Q we have a hybrid approach to working to increase flexibility in when and where we work. Talk to us about what works best for you.

Key responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to create a range of effective video and audio internal communications to support B&Q’s business strategy and retail activity, managing the production process end-to-end. You’ll enjoy the challenge of getting stuck into a brief, coming up with creative concepts to bring ideas to life, and playing a key role in a fast-paced team. You’ll deliver compelling video and audio content to engage and inform our internal audience.

• Manage all aspects of video and audio production from end-to-end (including concept, plan, shoot, direction, edit, sign off and release) ensuring that all elements meet internal B&Q brand and tone of voice
• Collaborate and contribute to communications teams plans on content and timings to ensure consistency and manage delivery (including weekly vlogs, CEO updates, setplays, one-off campaign videos, event video support and podcasts)
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high quality content to schedule
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, from taking the brief and coaching them through to editing and final sign off
• Operate a range of equipment (e.g. video cameras, drones, DSLRs etc), sound and lighting
• Create digital graphics to bring edits to life, including GIFs to promote videos, events and campaigns
• Build and maintain honest, trusting and collaborative relationships with stakeholders
• Manage the team’s internal Microsoft Stream channel, including user training where needed
• Champion innovation, with a focus on creativity, pushing boundaries where relevant to delight and inspire our internal audience
• Measure the performance of all video and audio communications and seek feedback to ensure continuous improvement, understanding the needs of the internal customer
• Support with one-off filming requests for PR and other areas of the Kingfisher business outside of B&Q.

Required skills & experience

• Expert in video editing software, Adobe Creative Suite preferable
• Strong knowledge of Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Audition specifically
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Yammer, SharePoint etc
• Familiarity with using a Mac is desirable
• Expert knowledge of managing online video e.g. Stream, Vimeo, YouTube
• An excellent understanding of how to use video cameras, stills cameras, GoPros and sound equipment. Drone experience preferable (licence not required)
• Working knowledge of best practices in video production e.g. structure and framing
• Experience of creating basic motion graphics using After Effects
• Graphic design experience e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator
• Some knowledge of AV set up for events
• Ability to prioritise workload with a high level of organisational skills
• Track record of producing audio visual materials to brief, and demonstrable knowledge of what makes a good visual story
• Experience of ‘on location’ shoots
• The ability to prioritise competing demands on your time while under pressure and perform in a fast paced environment
• Confident in dealing with stakeholders at all levels, including board directors.

Travel is required at least 2 days a week to stores so a driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for me?

As part of a great team, you’ll be supported to grow and encouraged to explore new career directions within the business and the wider group. And, because you’ll be inspiring great things for our customers and the whole business, you’ll do work worth caring about.