Sr. Video Producer

The Senior Video Producer is responsible for helping develop and execute the production/editing standards for Local Now. She/he will incorporate a distinctive approach to writing, editing and producing content while adhering to defined editorial and journalistic standards. The emphasis will be developing a compelling visual voice and style that’s easily scalable across news and feature segments.

• Research and easily articulate stories on a broad range of topics; Write, edit and voice content daily, with occasional support of video production as needed.
• Strong interview skills; able to communicate and find experts on various subjects.
• Create templates to allow efficient replication of approved concepts.
• Guide/mentor writer-producers on curating, researching, writing and sourcing stories.
• Guide/mentor associate producers on editing video, packages, special projects, shooting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Work well under pressure, within a team environment and have the ability to think outside-the-box when it comes to creating video content.
• Able to apply critical and strategic thinking, handle stress, be quick-thinking and accurate.
• Work with producers, associate producers and management to execute cross-platform coverage of major news coverage, breaking events and feature segments.
• Must have a knowledge of social media and understand what drives users to engage with Local Now’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, TV/Web production or related subject preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience producing digital content at a major news network or online news publication.
• Must have expert level experience with all aspects of digital video production.
• Proven knowledge of online production and multimedia storytelling, online publishing systems and technologies.