Senior Video Producer

Cottrell Moore Ltd
Feering, Essex, CO5 9QB, United Kingdom
4 months ago
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Senior Video Producer
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 (DOE)
Location: Feering, Essex (CO5)
Working Pattern: 60% office-based / 40% on-site & UK location shoots
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly versatile Senior Video Producer to lead the creative delivery and technical execution of video campaigns. This is a hands-on senior role combining production management, creative direction, filming, and post-production, with ownership of projects from concept through to final delivery.
Based primarily at our Feering, Essex office, the role includes regular UK travel to client sites and shoot locations. It’s ideal for a calm, confident, and people-focused professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys variety.
You’ll lead shoots, manage budgets and stakeholders, direct crews and contributors, and step in as a lead camera operator and editor when required.
Benefits:

  • 31 days annual leave (+1 per year up to 5 extra days)
  • Time in Lieu for early starts before 7am and late finishes past 7pm
  • Birthday leave (post-probation)
  • Discretionary performance bonus
  • Optional private medical insurance after 1 year
  • Pension scheme (3% employer contribution after 3 months)
  • Social events, Beer Fridge Fridays & Pirkx benefits
  • Free snacks, drinks, and breakout spaces
    Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead shoot days as Director / Producer, managing crews and talent with confidence
  • Operate Sony FX / Alpha camera systems, gimbals, and drones
  • Edit, colour grade, and deliver high-quality content using Premiere Pro and After Effects
  • Manage production schedules, budgets, and stakeholders across multiple projects
  • Provide creative direction and feedback to editors and motion designers
  • Maintain workflows, manage equipment, capture stills when needed, and explore new tools and technologies
    Requirements:
  • Senior-level experience in a video production role (agency or production company)
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating creative leadership and hands-on delivery
  • Advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills (especially Premiere Pro & After Effects)
  • Confident managing shoots, clients, budgets, and deadlines
  • Calm, organised, and solution-focused under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills and experience mentoring junior creatives
  • Full UK driving licence essential
  • CAA drone licence (GVC / A2 CofC) desirable

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