Video Producer, Newsgathering

Job Description

Responsibilities

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Job Description

The NBC News Digital Newsgathering unit is looking for our next great digital video producer. This is a wonderful opportunity to work at the core of NBC News's newsgathering operation in a highly collaborative environment, producing video content for NBCNews.com and mobile and social platforms.

Job duties
• Monitor and review incoming feeds, NBC/MSNBC off-air and digital streaming channels publishing relevant clips to be embedded on articles and blogs, as well as delivery to external partners and platforms.
• Edit user-generated videos adding graphics to enhance context and reporting
• Prepare onscreen graphics (banner, locator, identifier) for supplemental live streams
• Route feeds for simulcasts, live streams and/or recording purposes
• Write text to be used for headlines and captions as well as on-screen graphics
• Select, edit and publish images to promote video clips
• Resurface relevant past interviews and footage from the archives
• Use analytics tools to help make data-informed decisions, helping to maximize ROI
• Help teams identify and address problems quickly when they arise.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum three years of experience producing, editing video for social and mobile platforms
• Proficiency in nonlinear editing systems (Avid/Premiere)
• Strong journalistic writing skills and editorial judgment
• Familiarity with AP Style and SEO best practices
• Experience with content management/online publishing systems
• Strong knowledge of and interest in current events and a superior eye for spotting compelling video
• Experience crafting fair and accurate headlines and informative captions
• Basic photo editing skills
• Able to act on breaking news and respond quickly to newsworthy topics
• Familiarity with analytics tools
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic
• Ability to take direction well and provide self-direction
• Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments well under extreme deadlines

Desired characteristics
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or other discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation or equivalent level relevant experience
• Further background in broadcast news production
• Experience with Avid video editing is a plus
• Knowledge of NBC News policies guidelines and practices

Job Requirements
• Must be able to provide examples of work

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $75,000 - $105,000

Additional Information

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