Videographer - Ruth Miskin Training - Remote

Job Description: Videographer

Reporting to: Head of Creative

Place of work: In schools across UK and remotely from home

Working days: 4 or 5 days per week depending on contract (specific days may vary depending on filming needs/days)

Hours of work: Office days - 8.30 to 17.00 (1 hour for lunch); Filming days - as required
Contract: Full time or part time (4 days a week), 1 year fixed

Ruth Miskin Training creates high-quality films to teach children and provide continuous professional development for schools using the Read Write Inc. programmes. The films are used on Ruth Miskin Training’s  Online Subscription with over 4,000 subscribing schools, and in face-to-face training.

Person Specification

Friendly, reliable and proactive with a solution-based attitude to filming and a creative approach to editing. Works well as part of a team and independently. Makes others, especially children, feel comfortable and relaxed.  

Job Specification

From Home

• Edit footage to create content for training, websites and social media.


• Liaise with Film Lead and Content Coach to make edits to films.


• Work with Content Coach to understand activities and plan the best way to film them.


• Upload films to Vimeo.


• Liaise with Film Team Project Manager and Content Coach to schedule filming.


• Arrange travel as required.


• Maintain and organise equipment for filming.

In Schools

• Film lessons and activities in schools across the UK.


• Travel and overnight stays frequently required (expenses paid).


• Ensure classrooms are suitable for filming.


• Support Content Coach in preparation for filming.


• Direct pupils during filming when needed.

Skills and qualities required for the role

Essential

• Friendly and confident with the ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues and teachers in schools


• Enjoys working with children with ability to make them feel at ease


• Experience editing with a high level of precision


• Great attention to detail


• Creative problem-solving skills


• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines


• Fluent in English.

Desirable

• Experience filming on location, managing multi-camera sets.


• Experience using a motion graphics editor.


• Experience producing content for social media platforms.


• Experience working with Adobe creative suite.

Applicants must include a link to a short film or show reel of their work that shows relevance to the job description requirements and explain briefly why this film was chosen as an example.

Please add the link and reason for choosing this film to your cover letter.

Recruitment timeline:

Deadline for applications: Friday 24th July 2026

Shortlisting: Tuesday 28th July and Wednesday 29th July 2026 

Interviews: Tuesday 4th August and Wednesday 5th August 2026

Outcome date: Thursday 6th August 2026

Start date: Monday 21st August 2026

While we have set a closing date, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and we may proceed with hiring before the stated deadlines.

Please ensure you upload a cover letter and your CV - do not upload your CV twice. Both are essential for your application to be considered. 

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. The Videographer will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Head of Creative and senior management team to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Videographer and Head of Creative.

In line with Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSiE) guidelines, we are required to carry out an online search as part of our shortlisting process. For more information regarding this process, please email [email removed]

At Ruth Miskin Training we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process please contact [email removed]

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