- Title: Uproxx Reports
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Woven Digital, Inc., is seeking an up and coming journalist/filmmaker for Uproxx Reports, our original news division. Must be multi-skilled, specializing in mini-documentaries/news reporting -- from concept ideas, filming interviews, recording audio to editing all on their own in order to tell 2 min vignettes that will be seen by millions of users. Also must be able to host on-camera. This job is on a project-to-project basis. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY BE LIVING IN AND LEGALLY ABLE TO WORK IN DC.
About Uproxx Reports
Uproxx is dedicated to producing inquisitive, unique and authentic digital content that impacts youth culture and makes vital stories a conversation. The focus is on people, communities and events that are having an impact on our culture and the world. Our content is relevant and fascinating. It’s your craziest friends who are doing the coolest things.
The ideal candidate is one who has news/documentary experience, shoots, edits and produces their own work and has worked under extremely tight deadlines to tell compelling, polished and engaging pieces catered to the web. Candidate must have high, self-imposed standards and a very strong sense of narrative and tension in their work. Candidate will be responsible for producing -- getting releases signed, staying on a strict budget, etc -- coming up with story ideas and working efficiently. Candidate will be expected to deliver 1 video a week; so someone who can work extremely fast and be self-motivated is a must. CNN's GREAT BIG STORY films are a good guideline for the length and type of videos we're looking to create.
Candidates must submit narrative samples of their work that fits this description.
Specific Key Tasks & Responsibilities
→ Be a "one-man band" -- Must be able to operate a camera, create compelling shot composition, set lighting and run audio. High-quality storytelling will be the sole responsibility of this individual.
→ Find interesting ideas and fascinating subjects to narrate/highlight -- must be submitted to Uproxx Reports for approval
→ Help to create a unique style and maintain consistency and high quality throughout the series.
→ Meet all required deadlines while staying under budget
→ Deliver web-friendly stories on deadline
Skills & Attributes
→ Minimum 2+ years of relevant work
→ Knowledge of and access to Adobe Premiere
→ Basic knowledge of After Effects
→ Owning your own gear is a plus
→ Must be organized and detail oriented
→ Must be a team player and in alignment with Uproxx Reports goals for each video
→ Ability to craft a story from development to delivery
→ Must have the technical knowledge to operate a camera and an audio recorder as well as compose compelling shots and setups
→ Must be able to create content to appeal to the Uproxx Reports audience
→ Open to and enthusiastic about feedback in order to create the best possible video
→ World-knowledge and a curious spirit are a must
→ Ability to work in a fast- paced environment
→ Knowledge in storytelling elements, suspense, and how to extract interest and tension
→ Ability to balance creativity and producing logistics seamlessly