WGBH Digital is looking for a highly experienced short form video producer and editor to create digital- and social-exclusive short form video for a new, innovative weekly broadcast and digital series focusing on civil debate and current affairs. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced short-form video producer, journalist and quick worker; a self-starter who is passionate about new ways of engaging the public in journalism and civil debate and experienced in creating native video for digital and social platforms. Position is full time for 12-13 weeks and based at WGBH’s headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.

Under the guidance of the Digital Executive Producer and Director of Social Media, and working closely with the larger editorial team, you will lead the development and production of a series of evocative short form video for each of the 10 weeks of broadcast.  Responsibilities include:

• In collaboration with the editorial team, create engaging shareable video content for the project website and social media platforms that catalyze conversation and represent the highlights of the broadcast.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of the video production, from scripting, producing, editing and packaging all short form video.
• Identify, obtain and clear additional assets needed for video production (music, stock images and footage, graphics) and manage these assets to be in compliance with third party contracts and agreements.

• Weekly video content around the production’s weekly topic would include:

o   Table setter / explainer video that lays out the debate in a compelling and engaging manner

o   Lightly edited digital exclusives capturing highlights from the broadcast

o   GIFs

o   Audience takeaway clips and graphics

o   Show lifts from the broadcast

o   Panelist point of view videos

EXPERIENCE

·      BA/BS in journalism or digital media related field. MA preferred.

·      Minimum 2 years experience in fast-paced newsroom setting/environment.

·      Strong news judgment.

·      Expertise with AVID and Final Cut Pro Suite applications preferred.

·      Expertise with Adobe CS suite of products, including Photoshop and Illustrator.

·      High-level understanding of online video environment, analytics, and online distribution of video.

·      Familiarity with new online video platforms such as Facebook and Snapchat.

 Contact Meredith Nierman for more info: meredith_nierman[at]wgbh.org