Short-form Video Producer
About The Position
Reach new audiences and deliver award-winning journalism through short-form video storytelling online and on social media. Video is a critical part of how we engage audiences and deliver award-winning journalism across platforms. In this role, you’ll create content for our website, mobile app and social media feeds, focusing on storytelling through short-form vertical videos. Candidates should come ready to join a fast-paced news environment with urgent video needs. You’ll work with Audience Team editors to understand priorities and workflows, and collaborate closely with the Visuals team and other newsroom hubs to produce engaging short-form videos. About The Dallas Morning News Since 1885, The Dallas Morning News (www.dallasnews.com) has been North Texas’ trusted source for credible, independent journalism — reporting with accuracy, fairness and integrity. Each week, we reach more than 4 million people across print, digital, and social platforms, covering the stories that shape life in Dallas and across the state. From politics and public policy to business, culture and sports, our mission is to inform, engage and reflect the diverse communities we serve. Our staff works in the office at least three days a week. The Dallas Morning News believes a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential to a thriving workplace. We support one another as we produce revelatory work with our community in mind. We are in search of a diverse group of candidates. About Hearst Newspapers: With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio ExpressNews and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories – growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms – to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired. Be a part of something bigger – Your Headline Awaits. Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
- Advanced video editing skills (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Canva)
- Two to three years of experience producing newsroom social media content, preferably videos
- Strong news judgment and understanding of social audiences and online trends
- Ability to write social scripts and optimize videos for visibility
Responsibilities
- Shoot, edit and produce unique and original content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
- Identify video opportunities and work with editors and reporters to meet monthly goals and deliverables.
- Create content from the field, including live events and breaking news.
- Collaborate with newsroom teams on special projects and promotions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
