Weekend Video Producer, News

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with production teams to conceptualize, write, edit, publish, program, and disseminate news videos across the USA TODAY Network's digital channels.

• Monitor and track updates and developments on assigned projects.

• Maintain effective communication with video team leaders, the National News Desk, USA TODAY editors, writers, reporters, and local network affiliates.

• Edit and produce videos covering nationally important news, trending topics, explanatory pieces, and social media content.

• Acquire video footage and information from USA TODAY Network properties for production purposes.

• Keep an eye on social media and third-party content sources to spot viral moments.

• Craft metadata to enhance audience engagement.

• Conduct remote interviews for concise storytelling.

• Program and distribute live and on-demand videos within articles, playlists, social media, and other platforms.

• Analyze digital metrics and make informed programming and optimization choices.

• Oversee video platforms across desktop, mobile web, apps, and social media channels.

• Undertake additional essential responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in journalism or a related field, or a comparable mix of education and experience.

• 2–4 years of experience in local or national newsrooms, either in television or digital formats, and/or relevant video news experience.

• Proficiency in social media and creating videos for platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and FAST channels.

• Strong journalism capabilities and sound editorial judgment.

• Capacity to work independently, manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

• Familiarity with established editorial style guidelines.

• Skill in crafting compelling headlines and video metadata.

• Knowledge of SEO principles relevant to video metadata.

• Experience using video analytics tools like Google Analytics or Parse.ly.

• Minimum of 2 years of proficiency with Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Basic technical knowledge of video systems and operations.

• Understanding of video rights management.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Willingness to work morning shifts on Eastern Time, including weekends.

• Flexibility in scheduling for breaking news and potential overtime.

• Submission of a resume, cover letter, and links to five samples of online digital storytelling is required for application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.