Video Coordinator (part-time contract)

Company Description

At Penguin Random House New Zealand, we are powered by our people. As the world’s largest trade book publisher, we publish books that matter, from future classics to cherished favourites. Our team is dedicated to creating stories that entertain, educate and inspire. We strive to be the best home for our authors and people, and the most service-oriented partner for our customers.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a book enthusiast to join our dynamic digital team in North Sydney office on a part-time basis (3 days a week) for a 12-month contract. As part of a vibrant group of designers, marketers, video editors, and social media experts, you will craft and disseminate innovative video content specialising in producing content for internal communications and podcasts.

Qualifications

What you will do:

• Utilize Premiere Pro to tailor video content that meets the diverse needs of our readers and internal stakeholders.
• Film and record engaging video and audio content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Capture compelling footage of authors, internal staff, and other talents.
• Enhance videos with colour grading, audio and music integration, and simple text and animation.

What you will bring:

• 1+ years of experience creating video content, either professionally or through personal projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere Pro; experience with After Effects and livestreaming tools such as OBS is a plus.
• Strong interest in online content creation and an understanding of how to tailor content to specific audiences.
• Eagerness to learn, develop new skills, and continuously improve.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Openness to giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to share ideas and contribute to team discussions.

Additional Information

Why Penguin Random House?

At Penguin Random House, our iconic Penguin logo stands as a symbol of quality, passion and accessibility. These principles are deeply embedded in our work and environment, driving us to create a lifelong love of reading for everyone.

We are proud to publish the world’s favourite books from the world’s favourite authors. Our collaborative, innovative and creative culture is guided by our core values: Discover, Respect, Excite and Share. Join us in our journey to entertain, educate and inspire through the power of storytelling.

All applicants must include a cover letter which outlines your suitability to the role. Please note, due to the large volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Penguin Random House is the world’s largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms. In Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to work with the most talented writers, thinkers and achievers and publish a diverse range of local and international voices. We are the leading publisher distributing books across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on speed and reliability to reach our customers and bring the very best books to readers everywhere. Our 400+ creative and passionate people from various backgrounds and experiences work together to uphold our reputation for excellence and clear commitment to service throughout the entire publishing process, and help us to achieve exceptional results. More information can be found at https://www.penguin.com.au/ and https://www.penguin.co.nz/.

Penguin Random House is committed to providing a workplace and culture that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business. We recognise and acknowledge the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes, however is not limited to, differences in gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and family status.

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