Senior Video Producer / Shooter Editor

About Vinyl Media
Vinyl Media is home to some of Australia’s most influential and iconic publishing brands. Through a portfolio that includes LADbible Group, Rolling Stone AU/NZ, Variety Australia, BuzzFeed, Tasty, POPSUGAR Australia, Refinery29, Mediaweek, Concrete Playground, The Music Network and TheBrag.com, Vinyl Media reaches millions of Australians each month across digital, social, video and live experiences.
Vinyl Media sits at the intersection of culture, entertainment, music, and lifestyle. The business combines trusted editorial brands, deep audience relationships, premium storytelling, social-first content and world-class events to shape cultural conversation in Australia while delivering meaningful value to partners.
About the opportunity
We are looking for an energetic, proactive and brilliantly resourceful Senior Video Producer / Shooter Editor to join the team at Vinyl Media in a hands-on hybrid video role. Reporting to the Director of Content / Creative Production Manager, this role is responsible for planning, running and executing commercial and organic social video projects across the Vinyl Media portfolio of brands and channels.
Our ideal candidate will have a wealth of long and short-form video experience, and the skills to multi-task, hit tight turnaround deadlines and work within budgets. In this role you will own video projects from conception to completion, including producing, shooting and editing. You’re comfortable in front of the camera and behind it, and not afraid to be on-screen talent from time to time. You’ll work closely with project managers, the content team and other internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you’ll support organic video content across the portfolio where required.
The role is accountable for what Vinyl Media publishes, how quickly it publishes it, how it performs with audiences, and how sustainably it operates.
As Vinyl Media continues to grow, this role may expand to support additional brands and initiatives across the broader digital portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Being behind the camera on shoots, with the ability to set up lighting and other on-set equipmentEditing video content from end to end and actioning feedbackIdeating video concepts and building detailed video treatmentsPlanning and attending video shoots, including drawing up production schedules, call sheets and other pre-production paperwork for active and potential projectsAccurately forecasting and managing budgets for video concepts Negotiating costs with suppliers, crews and contractors, and organising allocation of resource and personnel pre-, during and post-shootParticipating in calls/meetings with internal and external stakeholders where concepts and pitches are discussed and developedSupporting the Creative Production Manager and fellow producers across production-related tasks, problem-solving and communicating between inter-departmental teams during the production process
Your Experience
6+ years proven experience producing compelling content across varied production models and formats (social, long-form, narrative-based), with range, expertise and humourFamiliarity with a range of filming techniques and equipment — from social-first setups (iPhones, Rode mics) to premium gear (Canon, Sony, lighting) — plus demonstrable hands-on experience across pre-production, production and post-production workflows, tools and softwareStrong proficiency with editing tools spanning the Adobe suite (particularly Premiere Pro) as well as in-platform editors like TikTok, Instagram and CapCutProven end-to-end delivery, comfort working at pace, and the ability to move between branded and organic social formatsUnderstanding of digital video platforms and what makes content shareableUnderstanding of content from an organic POV as well as a brand/client POV, committed to respecting the audience and getting the brand's tone of voice rightExperience and comfort with client and partner meetingsEnergetic and dynamic on-camera presenceStellar written and verbal communication skillsStrong sense of teamwork and collaborationExperience and maturity dealing with sources, subjects, colleagues and trollsExceptional organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and juggle multiple deadlines and projects
We’re an equal opportunity employer, and work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all.