News Multimedia Journalist (On-Camera & Social-First) - Freelance
Posted 5 days ago by Daily Mail
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of News Multimedia Journalist involves creating engaging short-form content for various social media platforms, including TikTok and YouTube, while also serving as an on-screen talent and creative producer. The journalist will be responsible for pitching, scripting, and presenting content that appeals to younger audiences and supports both editorial and commercial objectives. This hybrid position requires a strong editorial voice and the ability to collaborate effectively with producers and editors. The ideal candidate will have a proven understanding of social media dynamics and a flair for compelling storytelling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Front standout short-form content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms – with strong editorial voice and personality
- Write punchy scripts, captions, and copy for social posts, video formats, newsletters, and occasional long reads
- Pitch and develop original ideas – explainers, reaction content, Q&As, reviews, and creative series – in collaboration with producers and editors
- Support high-value branded content campaigns with premium, advertiser-friendly storytelling
Key Skills:
- Strong on-camera presence with natural storytelling instincts and editorial sharpness
- Proven understanding of what performs on social – from hooks and headlines to pace and visual storytelling
- Confident writing ability, with flair for clear, compelling, platform-native copy
- Agile, collaborative mindset – comfortable working fast and responding to trends in real time
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Location: Derry Street, HSK, London
About the role
We’re looking for a sharp, culturally fluent, and video-savvy Multimedia Journalist to help shape the next generation of storytelling across the Daily Mail’s 150M-strong social ecosystem and our growing network of digital-first brands. This is a hybrid role – part writer, part on-screen talent, part creative producer. You’ll pitch, script, and front content that cuts through on platforms like TikTok, Reels, YouTube, and across the news vertical. You’ll play a central role in building high-quality, talent-led content that resonates with younger audiences and drives editorial and commercial growth.
Main Responsibilities
- Front standout short-form content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms – with strong editorial voice and personality
- Write punchy scripts, captions, and copy for social posts, video formats, newsletters, and occasional long reads
- Pitch and develop original ideas – explainers, reaction content, Q&As, reviews, and creative series – in collaboration with producers and editors
- Support high-value branded content campaigns with premium, advertiser-friendly storytelling
Person Specification
- Strong on-camera presence with natural storytelling instincts and editorial sharpness
- Proven understanding of what performs on social – from hooks and headlines to pace and visual storytelling
- Confident writing ability, with flair for clear, compelling, platform-native copy
- Agile, collaborative mindset – comfortable working fast and responding to trends in real time
Our Commitment
We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process