Job Description

Multimedia Journalist (On-Camera & Social-First)

Position: Permanent



Location: London

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 4x 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....

Job Introduction

We're looking for a sharp, culturally fluent, and video-savvy Multimedia Journalist to help shape the next generation of storytelling across the Daily Mail's 150M-strong social ecosystem and our growing network of digital-first brands.



You will work across multiple verticals - including showbiz, news, money, and health - creating standout animated assets for short-form video, social posts, explainers, and brand launches.



This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on turning editorial or conceptual briefs into smart, engaging motion design.

Main Responsibilities

Design and animate high-quality 2D motion graphics for short-form video (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) and longer-form explainer content Work closely with video editors, producers, and writers to enhance storytelling with visual clarity and polish Build animated templates, lower thirds, kinetic typography, openers, transitions, and end cards for repeatable use across formats and series Translate scripts and voiceovers into visual storyboards and animated scenes that hold attention Contribute to the look and feel of new brand identities, designing visual systems that work across video and social Maintain fast and flexible workflows that balance quality with tight turnaround times Stay current with animation trends, tools, and best practices across platforms

Person Specification

3+ years of motion design experience, ideally in digital media, social content, or branded storytelling Advanced proficiency in After Effects and Illustrator; working knowledge of Premiere, Photoshop, and Figma a plus Strong sense of visual rhythm, timing, and hierarchy -- able to communicate clearly without overcomplicating Ability to translate editorial ideas and scripts into clean, on-brand animated visuals Experience working with voiceover, text-on-screen, and branded assets in motion
A sharp eye for typography, layout, and design consistency
Comfortable designing for both still and motion formats, with good instincts for how graphics land on social Highly organised, with strong file hygiene and templating habits Proactive and collaborative -- able to work with writers, editors, and creative leads to improve a concept through motion

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.



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.