Video Producer Job at Verite News, Harahan, LA

  • Verite News
  • Harahan, LA

Job Description

Verite News is a nonprofit news organization with a twofold mission of producing in-depth journalism that serves the whole community while training, developing and mentoring a new generation of minority journalists. Verite produces in-depth, data-driven investigative reporting aimed at finding solutions to chronic problems, engaging in deep-dive analyses of government and private actions that impact the community while generating thoughtful historical and narrative presentations that help enhance the shared sense of community and belonging. Verite News, as part of our commitment to delivering quality, engaging journalism, is launching a new video team to expand our reach through dynamic, impactful video. Verite News is seeking a video producer responsible for producing high-quality, engaging vertical videos for Verite News’s social media platforms, as well as supporting future video endeavors. Applicants with prior reporting experience will be strongly considered, as we value storytellers who can seamlessly blend video production that matches our newsroom’s existing journalistic endeavors. This role will require on-camera appearances. Applicants are encouraged to include a reel of applicable video content — vertical or horizontal. Roles and Responsibilities: Plan, shoot, write, edit, and publish Verite News video content across our digital platforms. This includes but is not limited to: reporter explainers, producer explainers, promotional cuts for Verite News podcasts, promotional cuts and editing support for Verite News’s ongoing video series. Communicate and work closely with Verite News editors and reporters. Effective communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative setting are required qualities for this role. Follow editorial direction and established production workflows, brand standards and deadlines. Appear on camera as needed. Comfort and confidence in front of the camera are essential. Plus, assist and/or coach reporters or other staff members appearing in videos. Stay current on social-video trends, production techniques and evolving audience habits while maintaining Verite News’s editorial standards. Monitor audience feedback across platforms and use analytics to inform content strategy. Develop original video content — general creativity and curiosity about changing media practices are essential! The following are some of the qualities we’re looking for in our future video team members, but we know not everyone will check every box. If you meet some of these qualifications but not all, and are willing to discuss where you have experience gaps, please feel free to apply. We look forward to getting to know you. Experience with video content creation, video composition and distribution tactics, particularly on social media. Proficiency with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro. Additional experience with After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, CapCut and Canva is preferred. Print and/or broadcast news reporting experience. Live broadcast, multi-camera production, live streaming production experience or knowledge is a plus. Strong news judgment and the ability to identify compelling visual stories, characters and soundbites Experience operating professional DSLR and mirrorless cameras and working with lighting, composition, frame rates, exposure, color and other cinematography fundamentals. Experience with various tools used by our team: Adobe Suite, CapCut, Canva, Google Workspace, Google Analytics, Airtable, Slack. Comfort working in an extremely collaborative environment — you’re able to work well with others across teams and departments. Demonstrated experience working independently on projects. Routine promptness meeting deadlines. Overly focused on details — we are immensely proud of our work and our brand, which is known by readers and viewers around the world. Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends or breaking-news assignments, when necessary. Experience filming and interviewing people in community-based or sensitive reporting environments. Ability to identify trends through analytics. Ability to carry and/or transport up to 50 lbs. of video equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation. Strong audio-production skills, including microphone selection, field recording, monitoring and basic audio cleanup. Willingness and curiosity to learn new skills and tools when needed. Receptive to feedback and able to execute editorial and creative direction while contributing thoughtful ideas. What you’ll get: Salary: $60,000 – $70,000, commensurate with experience. Highly competitive salary with medical insurance, and options for vision and dental insurance. 29 days paid time off. Up to 12 weeks of parental family leave, with return-to-work flexibility. Simple IRA with 3 percent company matching. Group-term life insurance provided to employees ($15,000 policy). Support for professional training and attending industry conferences. We’re committed to building an inclusive newsroom that represents the people and communities we serve. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply for this position, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people and people who are differently abled. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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