Who we are

50 Best brand is the leading authority in global gastronomy, international drinks and premium travel space, showcasing worldwide trends and highlighting great restaurants, bars and hotels from all corners of the Earth. Over the last 20-plus years, 50 Best has provided unrivalled guidance through its lists and events to gourmets, cocktail lovers and travellers, inspiring consumers to discover restaurants, bars and hotels, unveiling up-and-coming chefs and bartenders, exploring travel trends, and highlighting the subtlety and complexity of various cuisines and cultures from around the world.

50 Best is owned and managed by William Reed, the trusted digital, high value data and events company that has been connecting the food and drinks sector for over 160 years.

We have offices in Gatwick, Brighton and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work part of the week from our Gatwick & London offices and to work remotely for the rest of the week.

Position: Full time – permanent

Location: Gatwick & London / Hybrid

The role of a Multimedia Producer is a diverse one, focusing on managing 50 Best’s video and photo production to promote and communicate our 50 Best branded events and content campaigns, for both digital and live usage.

As part of the wider Content Team, you will support the Group Multimedia Manager to ensure production and distribution of required multimedia assets, primarily photography and videography, while supporting the ongoing development of our YouTube channels and taking full responsibility for commercial and digital content projects when needed.

As a passionate creative and experienced producer with strong editing expertise, you’ll ensure that every piece of content, whether it’s for social media or large-scale campaigns, aligns with our brand identity and meets high creative standards.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the planning of live event shows and video shoot schedules to produce engaging multimedia content for our digital platforms, in collaboration with the Group Multimedia Manager
• Managing third-party suppliers to ensure all deliverables are planned, executed and produced in line with 50 Best’s publishing schedule and high standards
• Ensuring projects are delivered within agreed costs
• Developing engaging, innovative and interesting content ideas and formats that will excite our audience and our partners with the wider content team
• Understanding best practice for different video platforms (e.g. YouTube, Instagram etc.) and how best to carry through a central theme or idea into formats that work best for each
• Supporting the development and production of our internal Brand Marketing Videos
• Creating engaging ideas for graphics for use on 50 Best’s social channels
• Writing innovative video treatments that involve creativity and utilise knowledge of social platforms
• Liaising with production agencies and talent for video and photo production
• Supporting the management of the 50 Best Media Centre
• Managing and coordinating film and photography crews on the ground at events around the world

What you'll need:

• Proficiency at editing using Adobe Premier Pro
• Knowledge and competency with the Adobe Suite
• Experience in live shoots and production, with confidence in leading shoots and managing crews on location
• Budget and critical path management experience
• Ability to take ownership of projects and drive them from concept to delivery
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Language skills are an advantage but not essential
• Industry knowledge or experience in hospitality, travel or lifestyle media is a plus

Company Benefits and Initiatives Include:

• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays - increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our “MeDay”.
• A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community.
• Opportunity for hybrid working
• Contributory Pension
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Enhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlements
• Wellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme, Virtual GP service and Access to health & wellbeing resources and tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for us

We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands.

We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics.

If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.