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Job Description *** News Digital is looking for a talented producer to join its Digital Docs and Enterprise team. This new role will report to a Senior Producer and will create innovative, mid-form and long-form, in-depth news stories for *** News. We're looking for a strong editorial producer who sees the digital doc, video forensics, and long-form narrative opportunities in a hard news cycle. They should have a knack for knowing how to report and tell stories that will breakout and resonate well beyond a fast-moving news cycle and know how to distill editorial complexity into the video medium.
This role requires experience in reporting, pre-production, shooting, field producing, scripting, putting together radio cuts, overseeing and collaborating with video editors, working with the motion graphics team, and fact-checking your video pieces. Additionally, the producer will collaborate with correspondents, reporters, and editors throughout the organization, so should be well-versed in how to do so effectively. The candidate should have strong news instincts, a proven track record of success producing original reporting, impeccable editorial judgment, and creativity in their video pieces.This is an exciting opportunity to work with an iconic *** brand and flex creativity as we create docu-style content which airs on many of our platforms including *** News.com, *** , and *** News NOW.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild-NY CWA.
Responsibilities- Pitch and develop original story ideas
- Produce stories under deadline and sometimes under tight turnarounds
- Creative vision to conceptualize a longform story from preproduction through post-production
- Research, report and develop strong editorial stories identifying the most compelling interview subjects and editorial points
- Strong pre-production and field producing skills
- Well-versed in crafting strong scripts that include a solid structure, story arc, character development and hit the key editorial notes
- Oversee the editing process for video stories, including collaborating with the editors and motion graphics team
- Solid grasp of how to fact-check a video story
- Produce all the video assets to accompany the videos when they rollout such as social cuts and assets for marketing and PR, as needed
- Work with Standards & Legal Team to ensure Editorial Standards of all segments
- Develop robust working relationships with correspondents, reporters, and editors across the *** News to collaborate on stories
- Maintain a real-time grasp of current events and ongoing coverage on *** News platforms
- Keep a pulse on production styles that could be leveraged for news video stories
QualificationsQualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 6 years experience producing midform/ longform high-impact video for a major news organization
- Strong news judgment and excellent writing, research, interviewing and communication skills
- Impeccable editorial judgment and journalistic integrity
- Strong shooting skills preferred
- Successful candidates will be self-starters who can work effectively under daily deadline pressure
- Intimate knowledge of the video news production process
- Nimbleness and ambition as we assess narratives of stories, juggle multiple projects, and as we continue to innovate on video formats and strategy
- Strong collaborator with people on a team and in a wider news organization
- Must be willing to travel as needed
- Able and willing to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
- Must be willing to work in NYC
Desired Characteristics - Must be a team player who can help foster spirit and respect on the team
- Thorough understanding of the digital content space and the challenging dynamics behind it
- Solution-oriented and have a proven ability to innovate
- Organized, detail-oriented
- Ability to work in a highly creative and deadline driven environment
- Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
- Able to mentor junior team members on producing and story development
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong storytelling ability
- Proven experience elevating storytelling in the 5-25 minute space
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 *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $85,000 - $150,000
Additional Information *** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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