Creative Technology Producer and Editor

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

Billboard: Producer / Editor – Creative Technology

We are looking for an innovative Video and Content Producer and Editor who will revolutionize Billboard’s production capabilities by leveraging emerging technologies. This role combines traditional video production expertise with cutting-edge technology to create compelling news specials, talking head formats, and visually stunning content for Billboard's global audience of music industry professionals and fans. You'll be at the forefront of transforming how music journalism is delivered through video, using tools like Channel1, Runway, and others to create content that sets new industry standards.

This position can either be based in Los Angeles or New York, with travel between offices as needed. Additional travel will be required for major music industry events including award shows, music festivals, and industry conferences.

What You'll Work On

You'll create a diverse range of video and multi-media content including breaking news specials, artist interviews, chart analysis videos, behind-the-scenes coverage, and talking head formats using text-to-video technology. You'll use generative AI to create original animations and visual effects that enhance Billboard's existing video series, making complex music industry data accessible and engaging. Your work will span across YouTube, social media platforms, Billboard.com, and potentially streaming platforms, requiring optimization for various formats and audiences.

You'll report directly to Billboard's VP of Video, working closely with the video and editorial team, social team, marketing, and more. This role offers significant growth opportunities as new technology and AI-enhanced video production scales across PMC's entire brand portfolio, positioning you as a leader in the future of digital media content creation.

Key Responsibilities
• Produce 15-20 content pieces monthly, including news specials, talking head formats, and enhancing existing video series content using cutting-edge technology and tools
• Implement and optimize AI video production workflows using Channel1, Runway, Opus Clip, and other emerging technologies to improve efficiency and creative output
• Create original animations and visual effects using generative AI to enhance existing Billboard video series and develop new content formats
• Coordinate with the editorial team to deliver breaking music news video coverage within 1-2 hours of major industry developments
• Collaborate with the technology team to evaluate, test, and integrate new AI video production tools and establish best practices
• Train team members on AI video production workflows and serve as internal expert for innovative content creation techniques
• Work cross-collaboratively with other teams, including but not limited to editorial, branded content, and strategy to apply learnings in ways that will support business and audience objectives
• Assist in leveraging AI to apply metadata to Billboard video archive for searchability

Required Qualifications

This role requires a blend of traditional video production expertise and forward-thinking technology adoption, perfect for a creative professional excited about the future of digital content. You'll need proven video production skills, a scrappy mentality for leveraging new tools, and the ability to maintain high editorial standards while experimenting with emerging AI technologies.

• 3-5 years of hands-on video production and editing experience with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or similar professional editing software
• Demonstrated experience or strong aptitude for learning new technology and AI video and production tools
• Music industry knowledge or entertainment journalism background with understanding of industry terminology and key players
• Experience creating fast-turnaround digital content in a news or media environment
• Strong production and storytelling abilities with experience optimizing video content