Video Producer, Breaking News

Guardian Careers • New York, NY

47d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Guardian seeks a creative video producer with a passion for news and politics to help us expand our breaking news coverage with short form videos, live feeds, news clips and explainers. This producer will be part of a global team covering the biggest news of the day across timezones and regions. The ideal candidate knows how to move quickly and decisively when news breaks. They will also set up live feeds to support the news desk and monitor those feeds to cut clips and pitch video story opportunities. Whether it’s producing newsy clips for the homepage, making compelling short-form explainers or hosted videos with reporters, they will be an integral part of our daily news operation. They will be responsible for verifying and editing quick turnaround news video clips from news agencies and user-generated content. They should have experience navigating the journalistic and ethical challenges of news video, such as verifying the authenticity of footage in breaking news scenarios. This editor will also work closely with the social team to find opportunities to build our off-site audiences on multiple platforms. This position requires at least two years experience in a newsroom environment, strong news judgement, a keen eye for detail and effective multitasking. The ability to edit quickly and creatively on Adobe Premiere is required.

Requirements

• At least two years’ experience working closely in or with a news team in a video-related role
• A fast news metabolism and experience in breaking news situations
• Strong understanding of video analytics and headline optimization
• Excellent news judgment and headline writing skills and and high standards for fair and accurate reporting
• Strong writing skills with a flair for distilling long, complex information into engaging and concise copy
• Ability to shoot video content for social platforms as required (using cameras or high-end smartphones)
• Comfortable setting up small, portable video kits independently and troubleshooting basic technical problems, especially regarding lighting and studio, on set or in studio
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro to edit clips, reports, social video and explainers.
• Strong understanding of video platforms including Youtube, Instagram, TikTok
• Enthusiasm for working with Guardian correspondents and willingness to help them develop their video skills
• Experience working in a newsroom under tight deadlines
• Understanding of issues related to rights, licensing and geo-blocking

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the US audience team, UK video team, US digital editors, US newsdesk and colleagues across the newsroom to shape the Guardian’s US video strategy
• Monitor the news cycle and look for video opportunities within our US stories, with a focus on breaking news
• Timely setting up of live feeds to support the news and digital desk
• Produce compelling original videos which may include working with reporters on 'to camera' pieces to support our editorial offerings
• Ensuring video is embedded regularly and appropriately into articles on site
• Making frequent, confident and informed calls on verification and copyright
• Communicate closely with the social producers to make sure the video team and the social team are working in tandem
• Ensure all content meets the Guardian's standards of accuracy, fairness, and editorial independence

Benefits

• 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
• Unlimited sick time
• Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees