Podcast Video Producer

Financial Times • New York, NY

4d • $75,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Times is looking for a New York-based video producer to join its Unhedged and FT News Briefing podcast teams. This role is part of an expansion of the FT's video-podcast offering to reach new audiences with a multi-format approach. The position requires an experienced video editor who can work at a fast pace, with a proven track record of quick turnaround edits and experience cutting podcasts for video platforms, translating content for video networks and social media algorithms. This role reports to the head of audio and will also work with audio colleagues on video rollouts for other podcasts in the slate. The team values collaboration, honesty, and flexibility.

Requirements

• Confident use of Adobe Premiere, Pro Tools with knowledge of other video editing software including Descript
• Experience of cutting podcasts for video platforms and translating content to succeed on social media
• An understanding of optimising content for video networks and social media algorithms
• Experience in audio and video system set ups
• Works collaboratively and flexibly
• Has worked in a busy newsroom
• Has a keen eye for detail
• Organised, able to prioritise a busy workload and can work to tight deadlines
• Is passionate about podcasts and video podcasts
• Able to troubleshoot under pressure

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of After Effects would be beneficial
• Familiarity with cameras similar to Sony A7IV, Sony FR7 and Canon C300

Responsibilities

• Editing vertical social media video clips and images for the FT’s Unhedged podcast and The FT News Briefing
• Provide post production work on edits
• Establish efficient video production workflows for FT’s Unhedged podcast
• Oversee filming Unhedged podcast in New York working with Sony FR7 cameras, Blackmagic switcher and RM IP500 Camera Remote Controller
• Manage a workflow for video rollout on audio platforms
• Use performance data to optimise short-form video content across various video and audio platforms
• Support social video clip creation for other FT podcasts
• Advise on technical set-ups for remote podcast recordings and in-studio sessions
• Work closely with the video and social media teams

Benefits

• generous annual leave
• medical cover
• inclusive parental leave packages
• subsidised gym memberships
• opportunities to give back to the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed