Creative Producer

We’re launching a new era of storytelling at Newsweek—and we’re looking for the creators who will define it.

From high-impact video podcasts to binge-worthy digital docuseries, Newsweek is building a nimble, next-generation video team that will shape the way our stories are told across platforms. This isn’t just a production team—it’s a creative hub for bold ideas, boundary-pushing formats, and collaborative innovation.

If you’re a visual storyteller who thrives in fast-paced environments, thinks like a producer, shoots like a director, and edits like an artist—this is your moment. Join us as we build something fresh, flexible, and fearless.

We’re looking for a Creative Producer who can do it all: pitch compelling ideas, capture stunning footage, and shape stories in the edit. While shooting is the core focus of this role, you’ll also bring foundational skills in editing and producing, and a mindset that’s equal parts creative and solution-driven. You should be comfortable working independently or as part of a tight-knit team, managing projects from pre-production through delivery.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in documentaries, news, or production company work—with a keen editorial eye and technical confidence behind the camera. You’ll know how to light a scene, capture clean audio, and shoot with purpose. You understand how to adapt visual storytelling for a range of platforms, from broadcast to social, and you bring a natural sense of pacing, structure, and style to your work. Experience with motion graphics is a welcome bonus.

If you’re passionate about visual storytelling and excited to help build something new from the ground up, we want to meet you.

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Key Responsibilities

• Produce, shoot, and edit original video content for both editorial and branded projects across digital and broadcast formats. 
• Build compelling narratives through research, booking, scripting, and interviews, with a strong journalistic foundation. 
• Capture high-quality visuals using a cinematic and intentional approach to composition, lighting, and camera movement. 
• Edit footage into cohesive, engaging stories using Adobe Premiere Pro, with thoughtful pacing, visual rhythm, and sound design. 
• Collaborate closely with producers, editors, and creative teams to develop story formats and execution strategies. 
• Apply basic motion graphics and visual treatments to enhance storytelling and uphold brand and platform standards. 
• Adapt content to suit multiple platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, OTT, and broadcast), maintaining platform-appropriate structure and tone. 
• Manage the full production lifecycle including field production, post workflows, file delivery, and versioning.
• Work on tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of editorial integrity and production quality. 
   

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in video production, ideally in a newsroom, production company, or documentary environment. 
• Strong background in both field shooting and editing. 
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects and Photoshop are a plus). 
• Expertise in story development, scripting, and research for both editorial and branded content. 
• Experience shooting on professional camera systems (Canon, Sony, RED, etc.), with solid knowledge of lighting and sound. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and bring projects from concept to final cut. 
• Understanding of platform-specific video formats and storytelling techniques. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating both short-form social video and long-form documentary content. 
• Working knowledge of motion graphics and ability to integrate simple graphics into edits. 
• Familiarity with trends in social video, branded storytelling, and emerging media platforms.
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a collaborative, creative setting.

Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000