Video Producer

The Washington Times • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Washington Times is seeking an experienced Video Producer to create exceptional live and on-demand digital news content for our website, social media platforms, TV broadcasts and other endeavors. We are looking for ways to increase and expand reader engagement through creative and compelling videos on our channels.

The video producer will be responsible for all phases of video production, with an initial emphasis on post-production. The successful candidate will have significant experience with Adobe Suite, operating professional camera and audio equipment, adapting to changing production environments, and working within a digital content workflow. In addition to shooting and editing video, we need someone with experience writing scripts and selecting accompanying graphics & B-roll to complete video packages. The job requires a combination of sharp news judgment and advanced video storytelling techniques. Animation experience is a plus.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in video production, film, broadcasting or a related field and a minimum of three years working in news broadcast or live event production. We will consider candidates who do not necessarily have all these qualifications but have sufficient experience, talent, a readiness to learn, and a passion for precise visual storytelling. Experience in a newsroom environment is preferred. Strong and transparent communication is a must.

Requirements

• Significant experience with Adobe Suite.
• Experience operating professional camera and audio equipment.
• Ability to adapt to changing production environments.
• Experience working within a digital content workflow.
• Sharp news judgment.
• Advanced video storytelling techniques.
• Strong and transparent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Animation experience.
• Experience in a newsroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional live and on-demand digital news content for website, social media platforms, TV broadcasts and other endeavors.
• Increase and expand reader engagement through creative and compelling videos.
• Responsible for all phases of video production, with an initial emphasis on post-production.
• Shoot and edit video.
• Write scripts.
• Select accompanying graphics & B-roll to complete video packages.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Generous paid time off program
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Free on-site parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level