Producer, Short Form Video, NBC News Digital

NBC•New York, NY

58d•$93,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

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