We’re hiring a videographer and editor!

Job Opportunity

Videographer and Editor

Location: Salford office
Terms: Initial 12 month contract with 3 month probation
Salary: Negotiable and dependant on experience
30-37.5hrs (Negotiable)
28 days holiday (FTE)
Benefits: Flexible working, pension, bonuses, wellbeing days, training.
Reporting to Organisational Lead Sara Auty
Apply by 14th May 2025

Applicants should send CV, Cover letter and link to showreel to
Sara Auty - contact@sazmedia.co.uk (No agencies)

Registered company number: 11020016
Address: Salford Innovation Forum, 51 Frederick Rd, Salford M6 6FP

We would be particularly interested in applications from diverse candidates such as ethnic minority backgrounds, lived experiences, LGBTQ+, disabled or those with neurodiversity.

Overall purpose of the role:

SAZ MEDIA is a commercially successful film and photography Social Enterprise that reinvests 100% of its profits into supporting young people and the wider community to learn digital and social skills through themed workshops that explore people, place and planet. We create films that span across many sectors such as construction and housing, environment and health, charity and community.

We are looking for a Videographer and Editor that will work on both our social and commercial film content.
We need a candidate who enjoys working independently and as part of a small and fast-paced team, with an eye for telling engaging stories that are inspiring, memorable, provide call to action and make a positive difference to people, place and planet.

This is a role that provides learning, guidance and growth. In return we need someone that is excited by digital technology and editing as a career path. They will be eager to learn, open to critique and find persevering through challenge enjoyable.

The role will require the candidate to support on wider communications and advocacy for SAZ MEDIA, including contributing to email and web activities and creating content for social media platforms.

This role requires travel around the UK. The applicant must be willing to regularly travel and stay overnight at various locations across the UK. Travel and accommodation is paid for by SAZ MEDIA. A full clean UK driving license would be desirable.

Main day-to-day responsibilities:

• To capture events, interviews and live action/ documentary through video. To edit those video rushes into compelling stories that inspire, educate and have a call to action.

• Design and create engaging multimedia content, including videos, graphics and audio, for use across multiple channels i.e social media, online and marketing purposes.

• To keep up to date with camera and video editing trends.

• To download, upload, categorise and safely manage and store data on and offline.

• Manage client queries via email, phone or online meetings and ensure timely delivery of content by planning and managing your time effectively.

• To source media (video, graphics, audio, music etc) to use in editing from our platforms or data bank.

• Use Adobe Creative Suite, Davinci and other online editing systems to create content.

• Collaborate with other team members and clients to ensure the content is engaging, on-brand, and aligned with campaign goals.

• Create and collate feedback forms to clients to continuously improve our work.

• To support with scheduling and coordination of projects.

• Be responsible for personal administrative tasks.

You will contribute to our newsletter and social media posts, (Instagram, Youtube and LinkedIn).

You may represent the organisation at external meetings, seminars and conferences as appropriate and liaise with a range of partners to support you in your developing role and the delivery of projects.

You will contribute to the organisation’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, promoting a diversity perspective in all aspects of the post’s objectives and activities.

Key internal relationships:

We are a small but mighty team. You can expect us to be very welcoming, supportive and down to earth people. You will work closely with the Founder Sara Auty to settle in to your role and with the wider team understanding what we do and why we do it.

Essential (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

You will have experience of being a self shooting, Director and Editor and have a demonstrable show reel.

You will be able to navigate an edit suite i.e Premier Pro or Davinci.

Enjoy being creative and trying new things.

Operate Cameras, (desirable Sony FX range)

Ability to prioritise work and meet targets without losing necessary attention to detail and remaining calm under pressure.

Skilled in I.T (email, Google Drive, Adobe Creative Suite or similar) - able to keep records and store data inline with our needs and policy.

Organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects.

A strong commitment to accountability.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate in a confident and engaging manner, both written and orally.

A team player. Able to support other team members with tasks, sharing skills and imparting knowledge for the learning and individuals and growth of the company.

Behave in way that shows respect, professionalism and kindness to others.

Display skills, knowledge and behaviours that reflect our company values; Creativity, Community, Joy, Quality, and Compassion.

Desirable (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

Experience working in a similar role or the creative industries.

Knowledge of social value/ impact.

Experience in other creative digital mediums i.e filming, photography etc

Knowledge of and interest in supporting young people to learn creative digital skills.

Photography skills

Animation skills

Drone Pilot

‘Record number of young people not progressing in education in Salford’

An article recently created by Salford Now tells us that some school leavers can’t go on to further education because there aren’t enough spaces in college. View the article here , we think this is really disappointing and shows the challenge we have in these times; educating and preparing young people for work but also enabling them to have choice and support their futures and their livelihoods.
Salford Now interviewed our Creative Facilitator Jordan on what we were doing to tackle this crisis. In short we have many free media workshops on offer for young people aged 18-25 and we are partnering with local organisations to deliver programmes and outreach. Read the article here
If you are interested in working with us to support more young people to become future ready then please get in touch jordan@sazmedia.co.uk
Please help us have greater impact and reach more young people by sharing the Young Creators page of our website where our latest programme offers are available. https://www.sazmedia.co.uk/young-creators

Photography Skills for Life; Well-being & Work

Come join us at the Salford Innovation Forum for a day filled with creativity and learning!

Are you 18-25 years old and looking to boost your photography skills, well-being, and career prospects? Join our free 6-week workshop series funded by the National Lottery!

Every Tuesday for 6 weeks, from 10:30am – 1:30pm, you’ll learn new photography techniques, build confidence, connect with others in a supportive environment and most importantly, have fun! Whether you’re new to photography or want to improve, this program will help you develop valuable skills for work and life.

If you can’t make all the sessions, or don’t meet the age requirements but still want to join, don’t worry! Email jordan@sazmedia.co.uk

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Sign up today and take the first step toward enhancing your creative and professional future.

Recruiting for a Junior Video Editor

Have you recently left education and want to step into the world of professional editing? We have a brilliant opportunity for a Junior Video Editor for the taking!
This is your chance to join a small but mighty team who are welcoming and supportive. You will be able to work on content that inspires, does good and has real purpose.

We create films for charities, construction and industry, the local government… the list goes on!

Read the job description in the link below, tell us how you meet the criteria and why would be a great candidate for the role, attach your CV and send in your showreel. Due to high demand we will close the opportunity on 17th January 2025.
Best Wishes SAZ MEDIA :)
JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

White Ribbon Campaign

We really believe that as a society we should talk more about Domestic Violence, break the silence and end the stigma! Through raising awareness we can help make it stop.

'It starts with men' is campaign message created by White Ribbon UK their aim is to prevent violence against women and girls by addressing its root causes. They work with men and boys to change long-established, and harmful, attitudes, systems and behaviours around rigid gender norms and masculinity that perpetuate inequality and violence. Please check them out and see how you can support putting a stop to Domestic Violence.

We created this campaign video on behalf of Stockport Women & Girls’ Network at Heaton Norris Community Centre. We recorded many different languages, expertly coordinated by Nadia Ali this was kindly sponsored by One+All, A Certified B Corporation who offer support and training around Domestic Violence to their colleagues.

SAZ MEDIA Zine - Issue 7

We’re so excited to share Issue 7 of the SAZ MEDIA Zine with you!

This edition is a celebration of creativity, featuring photos taken by young people during our latest photography workshops. Exploring themes like nature and architecture, these workshops gave participants the freedom to follow their own creative sparks.

From stunning shots of the world around them to moments filled with friendship, laughter, and connection, this issue captures the spirit of what our workshops are all about. It’s more than photography; it’s about coming together, discovering beauty in everyday moments, and celebrating joy and creativity.

We’re hiring a Creative Impact Facilitator

We are hiring! We’d love to bring somebody on onto our team that loves photography and wants to share that within Greater Manchester communities. Read the job description below to find out more about who we are looking for.

Good Employment Charter Member status!

It’s with great pleasure that we announce our Membership status of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter We have worked hard this year to really understand what it means to be a good employer. We have become even more inclusive, fostering a listen culture within our organisation and evaluated our company values and vision as a team. We are absolutely thrilled to have been recognised as members of the Charter and will strive to continue to make better our organisation and help others along the way. We urge other Greater Manchester based organisations to become members of the Charter, you can find out about how to do that on their website https://www.gmgoodemploymentcharter.co.uk

Future Focus programme launched

🚀 Frame your Future - Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🚀

We have a couple of spaces on a project we're running this summer and are looking for young people in Salford (18-30) who might be interested in participating. If you know anyone who might be suitable, please share the details below and/or amongst your networks.

Photography Workshops Opportunity!
SAZ MEDIA has space for 2 young individuals to join our summer project to develop their photography skills and explore pathways to earning a living using photography.

📸 Workshop Schedule:
Tuesday 30th July: Portrait workshop (11am-2pm, lunch provided)
Tuesday 6th August: Wellbeing workshop (11am-2pm, lunch provided)
Tuesday 13th August: Good Work workshop (11am-2pm, lunch provided)
Week starting 19th August: Community project (home project week)
Tuesday 27th August: Self Expression workshop (11am-2pm, lunch provided)

To apply: Email sara@sazmedia.co.uk with your name, contact details, and a short paragraph on why you'd like to take part by Thursday, 18th July.

Let's frame the future together! 🌟📷 #PhotographyWorkshop #YouthOpportunity #Salford

We captured PRIDE in Stockport

We’ve captured PRIDE for many years now and we love it. What a joyous occasion where people can celebrate love and acceptance. Our team spent the day in Stockport capturing the parade, the stage and all the good people that enjoy the event.

Great to see so many familiar faces every year and the organisations in the community showing their support. Can you spot yourself?