The News Academy has teamed up with the News UK video team to launch an exciting new Video Academy for 18-25 year olds.

Six talented video makers will be chosen to work with The Sun, The Times and The Sunday Times for between two to three months, full time, starting 1^st September.

The successful candidates will be making videos for all three publications.

Expenses will be provided and there is the opportunity for the best to be paid.

Essential skills needed to apply:

– Proficient in shooting video – on your phone and using a professional camera.
– Proficient in Premiere Pro editing suite.
– Experience in using After Effects.
– Be self-starters and able to come up with ideas on a daily basis.

The Video Academy has a two-stage application. First, please email newsacademy@news.co.uk and Viv Regan on viv.regan@yja.org.uk providing:

– Links to at least one of your videos
– Your CV attached
– Provide 3 ideas that you think will work as a Sun Facebook Live video
– Provide an idea to monetise your video ideas