Associate Producer, Video

Cox Enterprises • Atlanta, GA

1d • $55,600 - $83,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is seeking a digital-first Associate Video Producer to develop video journalism and explainers across various formats for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and the AJC's owned-and-operated platforms. This role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced journalists and creatives, contribute to establishing a bold visual identity, and work in a dynamic city. The ideal candidate has strong storytelling instincts, emerging editorial judgment, a solid foundation in video production, and is comfortable contributing across multiple stages of the production process. They should be curious, collaborative, detail-oriented, quality-focused, and open to experimentation and change.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2 years’ experience in a related field, or a master’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience, or 6 years’ experience in a related field.
• A strong foundation in video production and a desire to develop into a highly skilled, versatile video producer
• Working proficiency with post-production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or similar technology
• Experience shooting with professional or prosumer digital video cameras and familiarity with basic lighting and audio techniques
• Strong writing skills and an interest in developing journalistic and digital video writing expertise
• An understanding of the fundamentals of journalism, including accuracy, sourcing and fairness
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with producers, journalists, editors, designers and talent
• Experience creating video for digital and/or social platforms
• Familiarity with the different storytelling conventions and audience expectations of platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok
• Curiosity about news, culture and the people and stories shaping Atlanta, Georgia and the South
• A willingness to experiment, learn new tools and formats, receive feedback and continually improve your craft
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
• Flexibility and an ability to adapt to changing editorial priorities
• A commitment to following the AJC’s editorial standards and practices
• Ability to work an extended or flexible schedule when news and production deadlines require it
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Responsibilities

• Research, pitch and help produce short-form videos, series, franchises, explainers and documentaries that fit the AJC brand and voice as it continues to evolve
• Develop and produce evergreen content that supports the AJC’s broader video strategy
• Write creative, compelling and journalistically accurate digital video scripts, incorporating feedback from producers and editors
• Support and, as experience grows, independently manage shoot logistics and production workflows
• Support and shoot in studio, recording podcast videos, and managing set up and breakdown
• Assist, support and shoot live hits in the office for reporters and external partners
• Contribute ideas for new video formats, visual approaches and storytelling techniques
• Assist with booking and coordinating on-camera characters, sources and show guests
• Participate in on-camera work and/or video narration when appropriate
• Shoot in the field using digital cinema cameras and other production equipment while developing a strong understanding of the AJC’s visual identity
• Edit radio cuts, rough cuts and, depending on the project, final videos
• Collaborate throughout the post-production process with editors, graphic designers, producers and other stakeholders
• Incorporate editorial and creative feedback into scripts and edits with accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintain internal databases and follow production workflow systems so that footage, projects and other assets are organized and delivered consistently and on deadline
• Support the production of stories for sponsored partnerships and revenue-driving initiatives, as directed
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced news environment while balancing multiple assignments and deadlines
• Stay organized, communicate proactively and adapt quickly as editorial priorities change
• Continue developing proficiency across writing, reporting, producing, shooting and editing with the goal of taking on increasingly complex productions

Benefits

• Flexible vacation with pay
• Seven paid holidays
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually
• Bereavement leave
• Time off to vote
• Jury duty leave
• Volunteer time off
• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement planning (401(k))
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level