Remote Senior Video Producer

Summary

Join Newsweek as a Senior Video Producer, Weekend to lead and manage video news coverage, including weekends, and be responsible for the full production cycle from conception to publish of bespoke images, short-form videos, and graphics.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience producing digital news videos for various platforms
• Strong storytelling skills and a keen eye for visual design, understanding the impact of engaging visual narratives that fit the brand
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere and After Effects
• Experience using Canva and/or Photoshop
• Knowledge of current events and experience covering U.S./international news and trends
• Self-starter attitude with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing stories
• A strong communicator, both visually and verbally, and eager to collaborate across a global team of engaged journalists, editors, and multimedia producers
• Can work independently and in a team environment; capable of working to tight deadlines under pressure in high-volume
• Video and photo research experience in an editorial environment and using key stock databases (wire services, UGC, archival footage, original footage. etc.)
• Basic understanding of best practices and formats for social videos
• Able to multitask and manage several projects at once through to completion
• Ability to manage and guide others; be resourceful and a problem solver
• Knowledge and comfortable setting up a Zoom interview, operating camera, audio and other equipment on set
• Eager to learn and receptive to feedback
• Adaptable and flexible; Able to embrace change, manage shifting priorities and keep calm in stressful situations
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• An interest in learning and using AI technologies for different creative tasks

Responsibilities

• Research, produce and edit engaging videos at a quick speed from concept to publish that enhance news coverage and topics on our website, social media and other platforms to help maximize storytelling impact and reach audiences
• Create several bespoke images and graphics per day that illustrate stories and concepts
• Work independently and show a self-starter attitude, taking initiative to craft and execute coverage plans without constant supervision
• Collaborate and coordinate with breaking news and live news teams regularly to produce compelling video for real-time updates; handle requests
• React to breaking news stories as and when they happen
• Leverage AI to generate, produce and enhance quality, productivity, and efficiency of visuals. Tools Canva, Firefly, Copilot, ChatGPT, Flourish, Google Earth Studio and more
• Optimize for and post video content on social media platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Provide Zoom or in-person original production support, including coordinating, interviewing, filming, transcribing and editing
• Pitch and develop video ideas for special projects that translate into engaging visual features
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Ensure all content meets Newsweek’s editorial and brand standards
• Work a schedule from Thursday to Monday (EST), accommodating the dynamic needs of news production
• Check facts and sources and ensure content is of the highest possible standard and is fair and accurate; This includes fact-checking names, titles, and numbers, and confirming the content management system node is filled out correctly
• Guide and support video producers and editors when needed (freelance or on staff), assigning, reviewing and providing feedback
• Perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business

Benefits

Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000