On-Camera Video Journalist / Presenter (British Accent) – Geopolitical News & Analysis
Worldwide
Job Title: On-Camera Video Journalist / Presenter (British Accent) – Geopolitical News & Analysis Client: Rating Agency Location: Remote (UK-based or native British accent with a dedicated home studio) Project Type: Ongoing, Freelance / Contract Budget: Medium / Competitive (Per-video fixed rate or monthly retainer to be negotiated with the right candidate) Content Format: 90-120 second "speak-to-camera" news updates and analytical shorts for web and social channels (YouTube, LinkedIn, X). About the Role We are a digital media platform delivering high-caliber, objective geopolitical analysis and market insights to european audience. Led by an established communications and political specialist, we pride ourselves on editorial precision and sharp, data-driven narratives. We are currently scaling our video presence and are seeking an authoritative, engaging, and highly professional on-camera presenter or video journalist to serve as a primary face for our short-form content. Key Responsibilities Deliver sharp, engaging, and authoritative 90-second script reads directly to the camera. Maintain an analytical, objective, and measured tone appropriate for international relations, global security, and economics. Self-record and deliver clean, high-definition video and audio tracks based on scripts provided by our editorial team. Maintain a fast turnaround time (48 hours from script approval) for time-sensitive news updates. TBD depending on content. Requirements & Technical Specifications Accent: Native or professional British English speaker (Received Pronunciation or authoritative regional tones). Tone: Confident, articulate, and analytical—akin to BBC World News, Sky News, or The Economist. Home Studio Setup: You must own and operate a professional, broadcast-ready home setup. This includes: Camera: 1080p minimum (4K preferred). Audio: Professional lavalier or shotgun microphone (crisp sound, zero room echo or ambient noise). Lighting: Clean, professional studio lighting (no harsh shadows). Background: A minimalist office setting, professional studio backdrop, or high-quality green screen. Idealy two or three different set ups. Possibility for outdoor recording is a plus. Teleprompter to maintain direct, natural eye contact with the camera is required. Background: Experience in broadcast journalism How to Apply Please submit your application with a link to your current showreel, video portfolio, or recent examples of "piece-to-camera" news delivery. In your proposal, please briefly state: Your typical turnaround time for a 90-second video. A quick overview or photo of your current home studio/audio setup. Your standard target rate per completed 90-120 second video. Audition Script (Highly Recommended) To accelerate the screening process, please submit a quick, self-taped studio or smartphone recording of the 60-second sample script below. This allows us to instantly evaluate your pacing, tone, and delivery style: "Good evening. Beijing has just announced a sweeping expansion of its export controls on critical rare earth elements, effective immediately. The move, aimed at safeguarding national security, is expected to severely tighten global supply chains for semiconductor and electric vehicle manufacturers across Europe and North America. As Western markets scramble to secure alternative trade corridors, analysts warn this defensive pivot could accelerate the decoupling of high-tech manufacturing. We examine what this means for global trade alliances over on the main site.
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
- Remote Job
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- Proposals:5 to 10
- Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
- Hires:2
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- North MacedoniaSkopje7:57 PM
- $84 total spent2 hires, 2 active
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