Producer, NBC News Original Social Video

This is a Full Time Job

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Quick Summary (full description below): NBC News Digital Video Productions is seeking a creative and experienced journalist to produce, shoot, and edit original social video content for NBC News and its Gen Z-focused brand Stay Tuned. This role focuses on vertical video for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat.

• Salary: $95,000 - $150,000
• Workplace Requirements: Hybrid; minimum of three days in the office per week
• Years of Experience Required: 3+ years
• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Hard Skills Required: Social video production, Adobe Premiere, Sony/Canon camera systems, social platform-specific tools
• Soft Skills Required: Multitasking, collaboration, adaptability, news judgment
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience coaching on-camera talent, handling breaking news, working with Gen Z news content

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Job Title: Producer, Social Video (NBC News Digital Video Productions)
Location: Hybrid (minimum of three days per week in-office)

NBC News Digital Video Productions is seeking a seasoned journalist to join its original social video team. This role focuses on creating engaging social video content for NBC News and its Gen Z-targeted brand Stay Tuned, with a special focus on vertical video for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat.

Responsibilities:
• Research, pitch, shoot, and edit original social videos for NBC News and Stay Tuned across platforms like Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
• Collaborate with producers, editors, directors of photography (DPs), and motion designers to bring stories to life.
• Experiment with new video formats and pilot original series native to each social platform.
• Produce reporters and talent for original vertical social video segments.
• Stay current on key news stories and issues important to Gen Z audiences.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• 3+ years of experience producing, shooting, and editing social videos.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields.
• Deep familiarity with social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat.
• Strong understanding of social media analytics and providing feedback on content performance.
• Excellent writing, research, interviewing, and communication skills.
• Experience shooting with professional Sony/Canon cameras and iPhones.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and social platform-specific editing tools.
• Experience collaborating with and coaching on-camera talent.
• Flexibility to respond to breaking news, with the ability to work weekends or irregular hours as needed.

Desired Characteristics:
• Ability to quickly pivot to breaking news and adjust priorities as needed.
• Capable of managing multiple projects at once with strong multitasking skills.
• Passion for non-fiction, editorially-driven filmmaking.

Work Environment:
Hybrid work model; minimum of three days per week in the office.

Compensation:
• Salary: $95,000 - $150,000, depending on experience.
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.