Fortune is looking for an experienced producer to join its video team. As a producer, you will be part of a team of journalists creating compelling business storytelling through video.
Top candidates for this position will have a professional background in video journalism, as well as demonstrate exceptional shooting, scripting, and editing skills. Those in the role juggle many tasks and will be expected to pitch, develop, research and report stories. Productions will be both in the studio and in the field. You will also work collaboratively with newsroom reporters and editors across a range of coverage areas.
Strong news judgement, audio and video production experience, and superb communication skills are critical for this role. Exceptional scriptwriting skills are a must-have for this role. Outside of the audio/video team, you will work closely with the events team and reporters in the newsroom. As the producer of these stories, you will collaborate closely with hosts to create a best-in-class final product. The position is based in our New York City office and reports to the Executive Producer. To apply, please submit your résumé, a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience meet or exceed the key candidate requirements and links to five videos that represent the type of work described.
You will:
· Pitch, develop, research, report and write original videos
· Shoot and edit videos in-studio and in the field
· Manage multiple stories in various stages of production
· Find creative ways to develop stories from the various places Fortune produces its journalism, including conferences.
· Oversee day-to-day story elements, including planning, scripting, production, and budgeting
· Package content across Fortune’s numerous distribution channels.
· The role requires strong communication skills and will involve collaborative work across the newsroom.
· Complete additional duties as assigned.
You have:
· Producers with 3-5 years of production experience within a news media outlet, digital media outlet preferred
· Passionate about business news and current events
· A strong storyteller with a proven track record of deep reporting and high-quality, original field production.
· Experience writing scripts and headlines, and packaging shows.
· Ability to collaborate with newsroom leaders and reporters.
· Strong project management skills.
· Ability to work well with others in a highly collaborative environment
· Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities across multiple projects.
· Adept with studio lighting setups as well as field shoots, preferably with both Sony and Canon cameras.
· Expert skill level of Adobe Suite, specifically with a high level of expertise in Premiere and basic knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Location: This role will be based in NYC. There will be a minimum of 4 days/week in the office.
Fortune’s perks and benefits include:
· 22 vacation days, 11 paid holidays and an honor-based sick leave policy
· Health, dental, and vision, coverage (90% paid for individuals and families), plus a high-deductible health plan option where Fortune contributes to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a mental-health benefit
· 401(k) plan
· Generous parental leave
· Dependent care/health care/commuter FSAs, and cell phone benefits
· Tuition reimbursement program and other professional development resources
· An array of cultural initiatives including Employee Resource Groups and a mentorship program
· A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000. This range is a good faith estimate and may ultimately vary based on a number of relevant factors.
About Fortune:
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