Video Producer (Level 1 Journalist, Temp-guild)

Thomson Reuters • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $39 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Video Producer to join our Reuters Editorial team in Los Angeles in a temporary role. Our team reports on a wide range of stories, including news, politics, immigration, technology, entertainment and sports. We also produce longer feature pieces for our broadcast and digital clients. As our Video Producer (Level 1 Journalist - Temp), you will produce, edit, write and deliver agency video stories from both office and field. You will respond quickly to major breaking news events, in a responsible manner. You will have the ability to work long hours, some weekend shifts, often under extreme pressure and unsupervised at times. You will have a sharp eye for visual news elements and video storytelling and a thorough understanding of video technology and social media. You will also have excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience as a professional video producer, with a strong track record covering hard news
• Experience with live broadcast and technical knowledge
• Experience in broadcast or agency television newsgathering and production
• Significant experience working with multimedia and video packaging teams
• Willingness to travel to breaking news stories, often at short notice
• Strong skills in driving accuracy and speed while upholding Thomson Reuters editorial principles and policies
• Understanding needs of broadcast and digital clients, regionally and internationally
• Excellent English writing skills

Nice To Haves

• Additional language skills considered an advantage

Responsibilities

• Produce, edit, write and deliver agency video stories from both office and field
• Respond quickly to major breaking news events, in a responsible manner
• Have the ability to work long hours, some weekend shifts, often under extreme pressure and unsupervised at times
• Have a sharp eye for visual news elements and video storytelling
• Have a thorough understanding of video technology and social media
• Have excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.
• Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.
• Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed