Multimedia Production Specialist

Shape the Future of Multimedia at Vanguard

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for producing high-impact video and multimedia content? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation, technology and creativity come together? Vanguard is looking for a talented Multimedia Production Specialist to help bring our brand, insights and client stories to life across the UK and Europe.

Based within a collaborative marketing and communications team, you'll have the opportunity to lead exciting end-to-end productions, experiment with cutting-edge AI tools, work with senior stakeholders, and create engaging content that reaches millions of investors. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your creativity is encouraged, and your work delivers real business impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The Multimedia Specialist works with the Multimedia Manager to plan, produce, direct, film and edit multimedia productions on behalf of Vanguard in the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will ensure multimedia content aligns with the firm’s brand voice, strategic goals and regulatory requirements.

In this role you will

• Pitch and execute multimedia solutions throughout all stages of production, including webinars; talking head videos; social promos; video collateral for events; event highlights; animations; panel discussions; ad creative

• Manage stakeholder relationships across all levels

• Be comfortable owning projects from start to finish

• Use creative expertise to elevate projects beyond brief to deliver results that exceed stakeholder expectations

• Test and utilize AI tools to scale output, increase efficiency and enhance end product

• Be results focused, with an understanding of how a given multimedia project contributes to wider business goals

• Work in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Design, Content, Events and Marketing Managers

• Use industry best practices to deploy efficient and effective production processes

• Troubleshoot creative and technical issues and recommend solutions

• Maintain the in-house studio and equipment

• Direct contributors as needed during shoots

• Build and demonstrate expertise in various multimedia tools. Develop knowledge in filming, editing, audio mixing and animation, as well as keeping abreast of wider trends and changes in video production

• Research emerging multimedia technology and introduce innovative techniques where appropriate

• Use data to make decisions based on key metrics

• Display an appetite for personal development and problem solving

What it takes

Software Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro

• Good knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Adobe Firefly

• Experience using AI tools such as Topaz, Eleven Labs, Runway and others highly desirable

• Good knowledge of PowerPoint, Illustrator, Photoshop, CoPilot, Workfront, Wistia, YouTube and Jira would also be useful

Technical knowledge

• DSLR cameras (Sony A7siii)

• Blackmagic ATEM Pro vision mixing

• Lighting and audio setup

• Autocue software and setup 

Special Factors 

• Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position

• This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) however you will be required to work in the office on a Monday or Friday if there is additional filming or other needs on those days

• There will be some occasional international travel required for this role

Why Vanguard? 

Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients. 

This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments. 

It's what we stand for: value to investors. 

Inclusion Statement  

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”  

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values. 

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose: to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.