Job Description

6month FTC - possibility to extend to 13months

Hybrid -

our video editing software is on-site only

32,297

- 34,155 depending on skillset and experience

This vacancy will be open over the Christmas period and close on

5

th

January 12:00

About the role

The British Museum is hiring a

Video Producer

to join the Video & Audio Production team. We're looking for someone to help create compelling content that brings the museum's stories to life on our online platforms, particularly YouTube.


You'll produce high-quality films for our website, marketing campaigns and in-gallery displays, as well as bespoke content for our 70,000 members. Working closely with colleagues across the museum, you'll help share the incredible stories behind our world-class collection and the work of our staff.

Key areas of responsibility

Film and Edit

: Capture high-quality footage of interviews, galleries, and objects; record, edit and archive 4K content to professional standards.

Create Engaging Content

: Generate ideas and produce YouTube facing stories, Vlogs and documentaries; develop new formats and approaches for digital channels, marketing campaigns, and in-gallery displays.

Collaborate

: Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver video projects aligned with exhibitions and key messages.

Support Audio Projects

: Assist with podcasts, audio guides and exhibition soundscapes.

Maintain Standards

: Ensure safe handling of objects, cultural sensitivity, and efficient archiving of all media.

Technical Advice

: Advise colleagues and third-party producers on best practices for video and audio content

About you

You're a creative and organised video professional with strong technical skills and a passion for storytelling. You have:


Proven experience filming and editing high-quality video content, ideally with cameras such as Sony FX6 or FS7. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, plus experience creating graphics using Illustrator and Photoshop. Ability to manage multiple projects, respond to briefs, meet deadlines and manage your own time efficiently. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and nurture performances from contributors not used to being on screen Knowledge of archiving workflows and an understanding of cultural sensitivity when working with historical objects. Passionate about museum related content. Please note you will need to evidence your experience with a showreel itemising what you did in each clip, in the application.

Benefits

Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together!

Generous Leave:

25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) plus 2.5 privilege days and bank holidays.

Exceptional Pension:

Secure your future with one of the UK's most generous defined benefit schemes - guaranteed income for life.

Cultural Perks:

Free tickets to exhibitions, plus complimentary and discounted entry to leading museums and galleries worldwide.

Financial Support:

Interest-free travel loans and rental deposit loans.

Wellbeing:

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support.

Everyday Extras:

Paid 1-hour lunch break, subsidised staff canteen, and discounts in our gift shop.

Our Values

Our values drive everything we do, from how we handle our objects to how we work in our team to fostering a culture where everyone feels heard and empowered. These are:


Care Deeply Embrace the Unknown Spark Curiosity Value Many Voices





If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.


Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer Sponsorship to applicants

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants