VIDEO PRODUCER/EDITOR
- Full-time
Company Description
The Washington Post is hiring digitally-savvy, driven journalists for an expanded video initiative focused on producing engaging politics coverage.
Job Description
Ideal candidates have a track record of outstanding work and hunger to create something new.
Responsibilities for this position:
-- conceiving ideas for individual segments and overall shows
-- conducting interviews, writing scripts and producing elements
-- editing videos using Final Cut Pro X and uploading to a CMS
-- participating in daily news and enterprise meetings
-- seeing projects through from start to finish
-- filling in for staff as needed
-- others duties as assigned
Responsibilities for this position:
-- conceiving ideas for individual segments and overall shows
-- conducting interviews, writing scripts and producing elements
-- editing videos using Final Cut Pro X and uploading to a CMS
-- participating in daily news and enterprise meetings
-- seeing projects through from start to finish
-- filling in for staff as needed
-- others duties as assigned
Qualifications
Requirements for this position:
-- sound news judgment and best practices under intense time pressure
-- demonstrated experience in new media, social media and emerging platforms
-- at least three years’ experience producing video content as part of a news organization
-- a college degree
Additionally, all members of this team should embrace:
-- thinking big, working wisely and quickly iterating
-- seeing a project through from start-to-finish
-- partnering with and teaching newsroom peers
-- working on either side of the camera
-- having ideas on what the future of video news looks like
-- being a multi-talented team player
Additional Information
This is a full-time, Newspaper Guild-covered staff position located in the newsroom of The Washington Post in Washington, D.C. All positions require applicants pass a background check and drug test. Weekend, evening and early-morning hours are occasionally required. The Washington Post is an EOE.
Think you’re up for the challenge? We want to hear from you right away with links to
examples of your work and your vision for the future of news video. Please apply by Friday, January 18. No phone calls, please.
Think you’re up for the challenge? We want to hear from you right away with links to
examples of your work and your vision for the future of news video. Please apply by Friday, January 18. No phone calls, please.