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The Verge is seeking a talented Senior Video Producer to develop & execute our editorial video programming. This is a full-time role that reports to our Supervising Producer - Audio/Video.
The ideal candidate will be a creative storyteller & experienced video creator with deep knowledge of, & passion for, The Verges coverage areas. They should also have deep knowledge & enthusiasm for the platforms where video is consumed, from TikTok to Instagram & YouTube, & understand the dynamics of how both short & midform video is discovered & consumed.
They will work alongside a team of dedicated producers, directors, journalists, & other craftspeople to create multi-platform, multi-format content across our video, audio, & social channels. But they should also be able to independently execute a project from story pitch to script development, shooting, & editing at the speed of breaking news when necessary.
The Senior Producer will help execute The Verge videos larger programing strategy, consistently elevating our voice & visual aesthetic while managing deliverables & deadlines. Were looking for a comprehensive & enthusiastic producer who can juggle multiple projects in various production stages & deliver consistently excellent results with limited resources.
WHO WE ARE
The Verge is an ambitious multimedia effort founded in 2011 to examine how technology will change life in the future for a massive mainstream audience.
The Verge is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about whats now, whats next, & whats possible.
As a community of journalists & storytellers, business professionals, creators & technologists, we believe it is a moral & business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, & inclusion throughout our organization & media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, & our platforms, products, & partnerships.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Own production of multi-format, multi-platform video projects - from concept to shooting, editing, packaging & publishing
- Collaborate with a small team of experienced producers, directors, & other craftspeople - providing creative direction & feedback throughout the production pipeline
- Partner with our newsroom to vet & develop video extensions of original reporting & features
- Direct & nurture on-screen talent
- Partner with our Publishing & Audience Lead to optimize content for social platforms & refine formats based on analytics
- Immerse yourself in the platforms where audiences consume our videos to understand audience behaviors & trends
- Help define & elevate The Verges industry-leading video style & voice, allowing for consistent, repeatable output
- Partner with senior management on new show & format development
WHO YOU ARE
- 5+ years of professional experience in audio and/or video production in either digital or broadcast media
- Sharp nonfiction storytelling skills & experience producing across multiple formats (i.e. short-form, mid-form, & long-form audio & video)
- Expert, full-stack production pipeline experience - from development through pre-production, post-production, packaging & publishing
- Expert knowledge of production technology - from cameras (DSLR to cinema), to audio field recording (Zoom, etc.), to post-production software (Premiere, Resolve, etc.). Bonus points for post-audio mixing experience (ProTools, Logic, etc.) and/or VFX (After Effects, Blender, etc.)
- Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment while delivering against tight deadlines
- Excellent writing & communication skills & ability to collaborate & work positively across departments in a matrixed organization
- Grace under pressure, great people skills, high integrity, & an emotionally intelligent communication style
- Passion for all of the Verges coverage areas
If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! Weve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, & sommeliers who became writers.
WHERE YOULL WORK
This role is a hybrid position based out of our office in New York City, or fully remote based in the SF Bay Area.
WHY VOX MEDIA?
WHAT WE OFFER
This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.
This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East
OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT
Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves & create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products & services come from people with all manner of backgrounds & experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work & sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights & best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency & communication. Learn more about our values here, & our approach to corporate citizenship here.
Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer & qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).
WHAT COMES NEXT
Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, & how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.
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