Producer, Short Form Video, NBC News Digital
About The Position
NBC News Digital Video Productions is looking for a seasoned and creative journalist to join our short-form video team. This role centers on producing compelling news content tailored for social platforms, with a strong emphasis on vertical video formats like TikTok, Instagram, and the NBC News app, as well as other emerging platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of current events, both domestic and international, and a passion for innovative storytelling. Success in this position requires agility in a fast-paced newsroom, a collaborative spirit, and a sharp editorial instinct for identifying and enhancing key news moments through engaging visual narratives. This role is based in New York and represented by the News Guild – CWA.
Requirements
- 3 or more years of experience producing, shooting, and editing social video for a news outlet
- Direct experience creating video content for social media platforms, with a focus on vertical formats and platform-native storytelling
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
- Fluent in the culture of social media and online communities, especially TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat
- A deep understanding of how to script and produce videos that meet peak editorial standards
- Experience collaborating with correspondents, reporters and broadcast talent
- A strong grasp of social analytics, and the ability to absorb feedback on content performance
- Strong news judgment and excellent writing, research, interviewing, and communication skills
- Experience shooting on iPhone for social
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and social in-app editing tools
- Ability to pivot quickly to breaking news assignments and adjust priorities as needed
- Flexibility to respond to breaking news situations outside of regular working hours
Nice To Haves
- Proven track record editing content for a variety of platforms
- Experience working with on-camera talent
- Experience shooting on professional Sony/Canon camera systems
- Team player who is flexible and works well under pressure
- Passion for editorially-driven video stories
- Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects at once
Responsibilities
- Follow the biggest news stories and latest developments around them for possible vertical video treatment
- Collaborate with producers, reporters, correspondents and editors to bring stories, particularly focusing on world news, to life
- Pitch, research, shoot, and edit original social video for NBC News and Stay Tuned across various social platforms including, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram
- Stay abreast of stories being pursued across NBC News platforms and shows, and spot opportunities in vertical video around planned or developing coverage
- Experiment with new formats native to each social platform
- Stay up to date on important news stories and stay true to our news standards
- Have a pulse on what trends are percolating on social platforms
Benefits
- This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
