Video Producer

The New Indian Express; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Indian Express is seeking a talented Video Producer for its Chennai production team. You will assemble film and video footage, apply editing techniques, and deliver finished, broadcast-ready projects aligning with the Editor's vision and anchoring requirements.

Responsibilities include meeting with the Editor, shaping shot lists, implementing cuts, and exporting content for various platforms while maintaining journalistic standards and production timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
• 2–3 years of video editing and post-production experience.
• Proficient in non-linear video editing tools.
• Anchoring experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with Editor to determine production vision.
• Review raw material to determine shot list.
• Edit videos to target length and specifications.
• Export videos for mobile and web distribution.
• Create the final cut for broadcasting.

Skills

Video editing

Anchoring

Creative thinking

Editing techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

Edius

Adobe Premiere

Photoshop

Lightroom

After Effects

Final Cut Pro X

Avid Media Composer

Lightworks

Job description

About Us

The New Indian Express Group is one of India's oldest and largest media houses, founded by the Late Shri Ramnath Goenka. The New Indian Express Group is publishing Newspapers and Periodicals in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, and the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Yanam and Lakshadweep. It brings out its publication of newspapers and periodicals from 29 Centers. It also has Marketing Offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.

The Company's publications include English Dailies, viz. The New Indian Express, The Morning Standard and Sunday editions, The Sunday Express, The Sunday Standard and the weekly edition Indulge. The Morning Standard and The Sunday Standard are published in New Delhi. The company also brings out Tamil daily Dinamani and Samakalika Malayalam Varika, a weekly magazine in Malayalam.

The group sites are www.newindianexpress.com, www.dinamani.com, www.kannadaprabha.com, www.samakalikamalayalam.com, www.indulgexpress.com, www.cinemaexpress.com,

www.edexlive.com.

The Company is professionally managed, with well-qualified and experienced people holding charge of different Departments. The Company's publications are popular and command a large readership.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking to hire a talented and experienced Video Producer to join our busy production team. You will be responsible for assembling recorded film and video footage, applying artistic editing techniques and creating finished, broadcast-worthy projects that accurately reflect the vision of the Editor and also will be anchoring .

Responsibilities:

• Meeting with the Editor to determine production vision.
• Reviewing raw material to determine the shot list.
• Manipulating film and video footage using modern editing techniques.
• Maintaining continuity while moving shots according to scene value.
• Trimming footage and putting together the rough project.
• Inserting dialogue, sound effects, music, graphics, and special effects.
• Ensuring the project follows a logical sequence.
• Consulting with the Editor and production team throughout the project.
• Edits videos to targeted length and specifications
• Handles and organizes raw and edited video files
• Exports videos and facilitates mobile and web distribution
• Shoots video and produces content as necessary
• Explores different versions and directions
• Ensures compliance with the highest journalist standards
• Adjusts formats and file sizes as needed
• Creating the final cut for broadcasting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
• 2-3 years of video editing and post-production experience and also anchoring .
• Proficient in various non-linear video editing tools and other software (Edius, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom)
• Deep understanding of digital trends and editing principles
• Creative and innovative
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Previous work experience as a Video Producer.
• Hands-on experience with editing software, including Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, and Premier.
• Creative and artistic skills.
• Familiarity with 3D composition and special effects.
• Ability to work on a tight schedule.
• Ability to translate ideas into complete projects.
• Should have experience in Anchoring .