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Video Producer – Social

Video Producer – Social

CompanyCox
LocationAtlanta, GA, USA
Salary$65500 – $98300
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Expertise in Adobe Premiere is a must.
  • A portfolio of work showing editorial judgment, technical skills and creativity.
  • Experience creating video for digital and/or social platforms or news organizations.
  • Strong shooting skills with a digital-first aesthetic; knowledge of the Sony FX series, a plus.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of collaboration with team members.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • A passion and excitement for news, entertainment and digital content.
  • An ability to remain flexible in changing environments.
  • Proven ability to work closely with standards and legal groups to ensure all projects meet AJC editorial guidelines and practices.
  • Must be able to work an extended schedule as dictated by the news cycle or business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Produce, shoot and edit vertical videos optimized for social platforms (eg: Instagram, TikTok and YT Shorts) potential for on-camera work or video narration
  • Write creative and accurate digital video scripts and captions
  • Be empowered to evolve, elevate and try new video formats
  • Assess and pitch social content based off news and feature opportunities leading our newsroom priorities
  • Shoot in the field with digital cine cameras; maintain AJC visual identity
  • Book, produce, and develop on-camera talent
  • Edit bespoke vertical videos and cut down content from horizontal formats
  • Collaborate in the post-production process with editors, graphic designers, producers, senior managers and other stakeholders
  • Help produce premium daily and weekly social content that ladders up into overall video strategy and across social channels
  • Manage post-production workflows and organize footage and metadata as needed
  • Maintain internal databases to ensure timely and consistent delivery of all assets
  • Consider audience behavior and shared learnings to evolve video style and visual identity
  • Assist and contribute to feature and other quick-turn edits as needed
  • Produce stories for sponsored partnerships and revenue-driving initiatives, as directed
  • Stay glued to the news cycle and social trends, pitching ideas in lockstep with AJC’s larger goals
  • Work efficiently and in an organized manner while meeting aggressive deadlines
  • Remain communicative and amenable to change

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • With a BA/BS, must have 4+ years of production, field production, and shooting experience; with a Master’s degree have at least 2 years of experience; with Ph.D. must have at least 1 year of experience; with no degree, must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in digital video production.