Short Form Video Producer

This is a Full Time Job

This role centers on producing compelling news content tailored for social platforms, with a strong emphasis on vertical video formats like TikTok, Instagram, and the NBC News app, as well as other emerging platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of current events, both domestic and international, and a passion for innovative storytelling. Success in this position requires agility in a fast-paced newsroom, a collaborative spirit, and a sharp editorial instinct for identifying and enhancing key news moments through engaging visual narratives.

This role is based in New York and represented by the News Guild – CWA.

Responsibilities
• Follow the biggest news stories and latest developments around them for possible vertical video treatment
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, correspondents and editors to bring stories, particularly focusing on world news, to life
• Pitch, research, shoot, and edit original social video for NBC News and Stay Tuned across various social platforms including, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram
• Stay abreast of stories being pursued across NBC News platforms and shows, and spot opportunities in vertical video around planned or developing coverage
• Experiment with new formats native to each social platform
• Stay up to date on important news stories and stay true to our news standards
• Have a pulse on what trends are percolating on social platforms

Qualifications
• 3 or more years of experience producing, shooting, and editing social video for a news outlet
• Direct experience creating video content for social media platforms, with a focus on vertical formats and platform-native storytelling
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
• Fluent in the culture of social media and online communities, especially TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat
• A deep understanding of how to script and produce videos that meet peak editorial standards
• Experience collaborating with correspondents, reporters and broadcast talent
• A strong grasp of social analytics, and the ability to absorb feedback on content performance
• Strong news judgment and excellent writing, research, interviewing, and communication skills
• Experience shooting on iPhone for social
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and social in-app editing tools
• Ability to pivot quickly to breaking news assignments and adjust priorities as needed
• Flexibility to respond to breaking news situations outside of regular working hours

Desired Characteristics
• Proven track record editing content for a variety of platforms
• Experience working with on-camera talent
• Experience shooting on professional Sony/Canon camera systems
• Team player who is flexible and works well under pressure
• Passion for editorially-driven video stories
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects at once

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.