Video Producer Vacancy at UAR
Farringdon, London, with the option for flexible working (WFH up to 3 days a week)
£30,000 – £35,000 per annum depending on experience, plus pension contribution, a flexible benefits scheme, and 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and three days’ office closure between Christmas and the New Year.
35 hours per week
We are looking for a full-time Video Producer with a strong understanding and passion for creating captivating video content to join our small team at Understanding Animal Research (UAR). 0.8 FTE will be considered for the right candidate.
Who we are
UAR is the UK’s only dedicated animal research advocacy organisation. We are funded by more than 150 life science organisations, including the UK’s top ten universities for life science, research institutions, research funders and charities, pharmaceutical companies, learned societies, and government agencies. Our primary aim is to ensure that there is factual, evidence-based information available to the public on how and why animals are used in scientific research. We open the doors to animal laboratories by sharing stories from researchers and animal care staff, highlighting new advancements in medical research and lab animal welfare, and explaining the regulations and laws surrounding animal research.
Who we are looking for
The Video Producer is an integral member of the team and is responsible for delivering engaging video content to a range of audiences (scientific, lay public, media, and policy makers) to drive the reach and influence of UAR’s work.
The Video Producer will work closely with UAR’s digital communications team to develop video content for UAR’s websites and social media channels. They will deliver video-related training for UAR stakeholders, and film and edit videos for UAR events such as lectures and workshops.
The Video Producer will also be expected to find opportunities for collaboration with UAR stakeholders. Previous examples include filming components of laboratory tours, producing training videos, filming research animals to use as stock footage, and filming interviews with technicians and scientists.
The Video Producer will be responsible for all aspects of video production, including setting up filming opportunities, script writing, filming, editing, and uploading content to UAR’s video hosting sites.
The successful applicant will report to the Head of Communications and Engagement and work closely with the Digital Communications Manager and Communications Officer. This role has no line management responsibilities.
Job Description
Digital communications
Supporting UAR’s digital communications team to develop video content for UAR’s websites and social media channels.
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Sourcing, planning and creating video content for UAR’s website and social media channels
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Working with the digital communications team to develop and execute UAR’s digital communications strategy
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Working within the digital communications team to create and plan campaigns and collaborative opportunities with UAR stakeholders
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Day-to-day management of UAR’s YouTube channel, including uploading videos, responding to comments, and analysing the performance of videos
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Uploading video content to the UAR website and UAR’s other video hosting sites
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Making simple graphics and animations to complement videos
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Reporting on UAR’s video and filming activity to senior management
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Maintaining and updating UAR’s online video resources
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Managing UAR’s archive of video content
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Maintaining UAR’s video kit
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Staying up to date with trends and the latest social media video developments
Stakeholder engagement
Supporting UAR members and stakeholders with video production, training, and collaborative opportunities.
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Filming and producing videos from UAR events
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Delivering video training workshops
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Working with UAR stakeholders to produce new footage for UAR use, including interviewing and script writing
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Providing video content for UAR newsletters, guidance, and stakeholder updates
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Advising UAR stakeholders on how to use video to communicate the use of animals in research
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Building relationships with colleagues at stakeholder organisations
Other duties
Supporting the organisation with any other tasks as needed.
Skills and experience
Essential
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Professional video production experience
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Single camera operation including sound recording and lighting
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Experience using video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Premier Pro, or similar
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Experience creating video content for websites and social media, including reels
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Experience running a YouTube channel
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Experience operating website content management systems
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Experience in understanding and communicating complex scientific theory and research to a wide range of audiences including lay and academic individuals
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral
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Excellent organisational skills, time management, and the ability to prioritise workload across multiple projects
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Ability to communicate with different audiences including the scientific sector and lay audiences
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Ability to liaise with stakeholders and act as a representative of UAR
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A strong interest in scientific communications
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Good numerical and IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.
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Proactive, self-organising team player
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Attention to detail
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An understanding of the scientific, ethical, and moral justification for animal research.
Desired
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Qualification in media production
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Qualification in biological science
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Ability to make simple graphics and animations
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Experience making content for TikTok
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Experience using Adobe Creative Suite
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Experience using software such as Canva (or similar)
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Photography experience
We recognise that these skills and experience requirements are extensive. Please do not be put off applying if you do not yet have all of them.
Additional information
The successful applicant will be subject to a three-month probationary period.
At UAR we observe core working hours of 9am – 5pm (Monday to Friday). However, we do allow flexible working hours if required. Remote working is allowed but the successful applicant must be present in our Farringdon office for a minimum of two days a week. Following completion of the probationary period, four weeks of fully remote working is allowed each year.
Occasional evening and weekend work and travel may be required and will be recompensed accordingly.
You must have the right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Please send a CV, cover letter, and examples of your previous work to Hannah Hobson, hhobson@uar.org.uk.
Deadline: 23:59 on Thursday, 3 July 2025
Interviews will be held in the UAR office during the week commencing 14 July 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with Hannah Hobson for an informal chat.
Last edited: 9 July 2025 11:55
