Senior Associate, Vice World News

Job Description

About the role:

The Senior Associate, VICE World News role is a linchpin of the VICE World News video operation. They are an internal hub and a key stakeholder tasked with maintaining clear communications, timelines, and tracking of global output across VWN Digital and TV projects, as well as other video special projects. They are the connective tissue between the many teams that support the creation of these videos, including the production team, publishing team, post-production team, finance, and VWN leadership, and ensure that all teams are informed and communicating.

Attention to detail and a passion for workflows both in and out of project management software is a must. This role will work closely with VWN leadership and production coordinators to create or streamline processes that will ensure clear communication between relevant parties, track fulfillment, and pacing to goals.

What you'll do:
• Liaise with 3rd party acquisition stakeholders
• Send kickoff notices when projects are newly greenlit
• Maintain VICE Video Library integrity for VWN projects to ensure proper tracking
• Liaise with Rights & Clearances
• Liaise with Legal
• Liaise with internal music and archival teams
• Liaise with post supers, managers and coordinators for deadlines
• Maintain forms used across the news department
• Maintain multiple trackers and ledgers that detail series deliverables
• Facilitate connections between internal shared services teams
• Work to answer questions as new or temporary contributors are onboarded to VICE

What you'll have:
• 3 years minimum newsroom coordinating experience
• A keen eye for detail to project deadlines and deliverables
• Fluency in project management software tools and programs
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to create workflows
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively describe process pitfalls and articulate or suggest solutions
• A clear understanding of overall newsroom processes and standards
• Deadline management skills
• A great attitude and the ability to pivot quickly when necessary

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0mbqe-3-147-104-248-42 in your application.