Videographer

The Conservative Party is hiring a Videographer to join our fast-paced and ambitious Digital Team.

This is a unique opportunity to help capture defining political moments and create engaging content seen by millions of people across the country.

As a Videographer, you will be responsible for filming and editing a wide range of video and photographic content, including visits, events, speeches, ceremonies, and behind-the-scenes moments. Your work will be used across social media, printed literature, billboards and more.

Working closely with our team of video specialists, you will help produce dynamic and engaging content including interviews, vlogs, challenges, vox pops, campaign videos, and rapid-response digital content. The images and footage you capture of high-profile Conservative politicians will play a key role in shaping the Party’s digital presence and media output.

The successful candidate will thrive in an extremely fast-paced and ever-changing environment, managing multiple filming and editing projects each day while maintaining exceptionally high creative standards. You will play an important role in ensuring the Conservative Party remains ahead of the curve in the way we produce and share digital content.

 Your Responsibilities 

·     Chiefly responsible for the taking, editing and distribution of all photographs taken by the Digital Department

·     Chiefly responsible for the CCHQ London Studio – it’s booking, maintenance and outfitting, covering both photography, video, and podcasts.

·     Inputting into digital plans for events and visits to ensure that they are geared towards the taking of outstanding pictures and video for both internal photo and video as well as for photojournalists and broadcast cameras.

·     Assisting in the production and editing of video content as and when needed

What we’re looking for

Essential Experience

·     At least three years’ professional experience in photography and/or videography.

·     An excellent portfolio demonstrating high-quality professional work across a variety of formats and platforms.

·     Strong experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro and Lightroom.

·     While previous political experience is not essential, a strong understanding of current affairs and political awareness is required.

  Desirable

·     A professional background in photography.

·     Advanced videography and editing experience.

·     A full clean driving licence.

    Skills & Attributes

·     An instinctive understanding of what makes a compelling image or piece of video content.

·     Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks during filming, photography, and editing.

·     Creative and innovative, with the ability to respond quickly to challenges and opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

·     Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and influencing skills.

·     Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·     Highly organised, with the ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload independently.

·     A personal commitment to the values of the Conservative Party.

What benefits do you get working at CCHQ?

Here at CCHQ, we value our colleagues and the work they do for us.

In return we offer a wide variety of benefits for our colleagues that you can utilise

• We offer a generous 25-day annual leave, pro-rated for part time staff and all UK bank holidays off
• 3 days additional leave in the year if you marry or enter a civil partnership
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Wellness programmes
• Professional/personal development

Our Values

OPPORTUNITY & RESPECT FOR EVERYONE: We value diversity by embracing ideas and experiences from people of all different backgrounds, creating an inclusive culture across our professional, voluntary, and elected Party. Through courtesy and respect, we can support our people to be at their best and develop working practices in an environment where everyone can be themselves. 

WORKING TOGETHER TO DELIVER CHANGE: We constantly seek to improve and are pro-active in all that we do, being bold with our ideas and seeking out new opportunities. We are one team; the professional, voluntary, and elected Conservative Party working together, where everyone can contribute, and all feedback is welcome. We get things done by having confidence in our abilities and trusting the skills of those around us. 

VALUING FREEDOM & RESPONSIBILITY: We value freedom by empowering people to do the right thing and hold ourselves accountable for the decisions we take. We act with integrity and communicate honestly; this is at the foundation of the relationships we build.

RELEASING ASPIRATION & REWARDING EFFORT: We value our people by recognising and encouraging talent through training, development and creating opportunities. We strive to reward achievement. Knowing that exceptional performance drives our team success.