King Charles and Queen Camilla hire videographer to produce ‘on-trend’ content for royal household
Buckingham Palace is advertising a videographer to help the Royal family produce trending content for social media.
The full-time role pays £52,000 and requires staff to work on everything from major state events to behind-the-scenes moments.
This marks the first time a British monarch has hired a cameraman.
According to reports TimesKing Charles is said to be “very enthusiastic” about the position.
In an ad that expires July 12, the Palace wants the ideal candidate to “take a social-first approach to storytelling, working on end-to-end video and photo production to produce high-quality content for platforms like Instagram, X, and YouTube.”
“From important government events to behind-the-scenes moments, you’ll ensure every piece of content is engaging, creative and impactful,” he adds.
The successful applicant will use a range of equipment, from high-end cameras to phones, applying their “instinct on what works to create trending content that reaches new audiences.”
They will also “stay on top of trends and continually improve content to maximize reach and engagement.”
The King and Queen currently employ the services of official videographer Duncan Stone, who distributes the footage to British broadcasters.
The new role will be part of the royal communications team in the private secretary’s office, it was announced on the official Palace website.
Historically private and reclusive, the Royal family have become increasingly experimental and public with their private lives in recent years.
Prince William and Princess Kate currently employ the services of a videographer to produce a variety of candid and professional clips for their social media platforms. They’ve shared everything from images and footage of official royal visits to intimate family moments and personal announcements.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have also increasingly engaged on social media, sharing a personal message to the US following their state visit to meet President Donald Trump in May this year.
“We’re leaving a piece of our (heart emoji) behind and taking a piece of yours with us,” they wrote. “Until next time… God bless America.”
The annual King’s Speech is also broadcast on social media channels. In a speech he gave in 2023, he warned against turning into a “shouting” culture in the digital space: “There is such a muscle memory in our land that it should not be like this.
“The temptation to transform ourselves into a shouting, blaming society must be resisted, or at least tempered to the greatest extent possible. Especially in the digital sphere, where civil debate often gives way to rancor and bitterness.”
