Video Producer, NBC News
About The Position
The NBC News Video and Verification unit is seeking a video producer to create content for NBCNews.com and mobile and social platforms. The role is part of NBC News’s newsgathering operation and involves monitoring and reviewing incoming feeds, identifying newsworthy video, editing and publishing content, supporting live streams and simulcasts, and using analytics to inform editorial decisions. The position currently follows a hybrid schedule, requiring work from the office at least four days per week; the company may change in-office requirements. Candidates must provide examples of their work and may be asked to complete a writing test.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience producing and editing video for digital, social, and/or mobile platforms.
- Proficiency with nonlinear editing systems such as Avid or Premiere.
- Strong journalistic writing skills and editorial judgment.
- Familiarity with AP Style and SEO best practices.
- Experience with content management or online publishing systems.
- Strong knowledge of and interest in current events, with a superior eye for spotting compelling video.
- Experience crafting fair and accurate headlines and informative captions.
- Basic photo-editing skills.
- Ability to make decisions quickly and react promptly to newsworthy topics.
- Familiarity with analytics tools.
- Strong organizational skills and work ethic.
- Ability to take direction and work independently.
- Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments under extreme deadlines.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as news dictates.
- Must provide examples of work; applicants may be asked to complete a writing test.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, or another discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Further background in broadcast news production.
- Experience with Avid video editing.
- Knowledge of NBC News policies, guidelines, and practices.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and review incoming feeds, NBC off-air channels, and digital streaming channels; publish relevant clips for articles and blogs and deliver them to external partners and platforms.
- Identify compelling video and newsworthy moments across incoming feeds, agencies, NBC News platforms, and other editorial sources.
- Edit user-generated videos and raw feeds, adding graphics to provide context and support reporting.
- Produce and edit video in wide and vertical formats for NBC News digital and social platforms.
- Prepare onscreen graphics, including banners, locators, and identifiers, for supplemental live streams.
- Route feeds for simulcasts, live streams, and recording purposes.
- Write headlines, captions, and on-screen graphics text.
- Tag video content with editorially relevant metadata.
- Select, edit, and publish images to promote video clips.
- Resurface relevant past interviews and footage from the archives.
- Use analytics tools to make data-informed decisions and help maximize return on investment.
- Help teams identify and address problems quickly when they arise.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Other discounts and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
