Original Social Video Producer, Digital

Job Description

Responsibilities
NBC News Digital is not just growing, it is transforming.

Innovation has always been one of the pillars lifting NBC into the ranks of elite journalism. From politics to pop culture, disinformation to data graphics, investigative to lifestyle, we have applied that spirit of constant renewal, reinvention and creativity to our news coverage. As we look to the future of journalism, NBC News Digital continues its streak in ambitiously growing and building its streaming and digital properties -- this time with a significant investment of nearly 200 jobs. We are looking for brilliant, enthusiastic, first-rate journalists who want to join us for the ride and are prepared to innovate and make an impact on the future of storytelling.

The NBC News Digital team is seeking an experienced and creative journalist, to produce, script, shoot and edit original social video. This new role will report to the Executive Producer of Original Social Video. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, c reating original social video for NBC News, our GenZ news brand Stay Tuned, and MSNBC. Help evolve the overall social video presence of these 3 news brands with a focus on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Identify key news moments and figure out the best companion social video. And experiment with new formats native to each.

This position is represented by the News Guild NY CWA.

Qualifications/Requirements
• 3 or more years of producing, shooting, and editing social video experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
• Fluent in the culture of social media and online communities – especially TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
• A strong understanding of social analytics, and the ability to provide informed feedback on content performance
• Strong news judgment and excellent writing, research, interviewing and communication skills
• Experience shooting on professional Sony/Canon camera systems and iPhone
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and social in-app editing tools
• On-camera/hosting experience
• Experience working with and coaching on-camera talent

Desired Characteristics
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects at once
• Passion for editorially-driven, non-fiction filmmaking
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced news environment

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro97e3-3-144-27-148-42 in your application.