Multiplatform Video Producer, Latin America News

Associated Press; Xico; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Press is seeking a video journalist to produce, write and edit video stories for AP's Latin America coverage. You will create digital-ready edits with Spanish narration for global audiences and collaborate with reporters across formats to deliver fast, accurate journalism.

You will source, verify and publish user-generated content, manage deadline-driven workflows, and pursue innovative, inclusive storytelling while upholding AP's standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced non-linear video editing including vertical formats for social media.
• Sophisticated journalist with a track record of innovative video storytelling for digital audiences.
• Strong English writing and Spanish language skills for clear, concise scripts.

Responsibilities

• Edit story elements quickly to produce strong visual narratives for newsrooms and digital audiences.
• Edit breaking news video from live feeds on deadline; write shotlists and scripts with speed and accuracy.
• Produce video edits in various styles for AP customers and audiences online and on social media.
• Collaborate with the global Output Desk on priorities and treatment styles.
• Liaise with news gathering and planning teams to ensure quick publication of relevant stories.
• Source, verify and obtain permission to publish user-generated content and report on that content.
• Exercise excellent news judgment in editorial decisions.
• Pursue innovative, inclusive storytelling while upholding AP’s integrity and objectivity.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Story pitching

Breaking news

English writing

Spanish fluency

News awareness

UGC verification

Team collaboration

Bachelor's degree

Work authorization

DaVinci Resolve

Organization

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Why this role matters:

This role ensures excellence in our video report about the Latin America, delivering content tailored for both newsrooms and digital platforms around the world in English and Spanish. It is also an important part of our global effort to source and verify user-generated content.

What you will do:

Reporting to Latin America Deputy News Director for video, you will primarily produce, write and edit video stories for customer newsrooms and AP audiences in all platforms. This will include producing digital-ready video edits with a voice-over in Spanish. You will collaborate with AP journalists across formats in the region to deliver compelling, high-impact journalism that aligns with AP’s digital-first strategy and AP standards. Your work will help meet the needs of AP’s customers and audiences for quick, accurate and engaging content and contribute to expanding our digital audience. You will:

• Edit story elements quickly and creatively to produce strong visual narratives for newsrooms and digital audiences.


• Edit breaking news video from live feeds on deadline, and write relevant shotlists and scripts with speed and accuracy.


• Produce video edits in a variety of styles for AP customers and audiences in newsrooms, online and on social media around the world.


• Work closely with the global Output Desk on priorities and treatment styles.


• Liaise with newsgathering and planning teams in the region to ensure the quick publication of relevant stories.


• Source, verify and obtain permission to publish user-generated content, and conduct reporting around that content.


• Exercise excellent news judgment when making editorial decisions.


• Pursue innovative and inclusive storytelling techniques while consistently maintaining AP’s standards for integrity and objectivity.

Who you are:

Required Qualifications

• Have advanced-level professional competency in non-linear video editing, including vertical videos for social media.


• A sophisticated journalist with a proven track record of creating videos with innovative storytelling that resonate with digital audiences.


• Can communicate and drive stories that people want to share, like and discuss on social media and other platforms.


• Thrive in a breaking news environment and have a track record of delivering under tight deadlines.


• Have strong writing skills in English, with the ability to write clearly and succinctly to picture.


• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken Spanish.


• Have a deep understanding of the regional and international news agendas.


• Have familiarity with verification of user-generated content, including reverse image search, geolocation and other tools.


• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team of journalists working across formats.


• Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, such as at least three years of full-time experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital news outlet, or an AP bureau or regional desk.


• Have authorization to work in Mexic o City or Rio de Janeiro


• Have superior production and technical editing skills with DaVinci Resolve or a similar program.


• Have strong organizational skills, with the ability to work to deadline, communicate effectively across formats, and deliver on complex and challenging storylines.


• As AP is a 24/7 global news organization, you must be willing and able to work regular overnight and weekend shifts.

What will set you apart:

• Experience in voicing video packages in English and Spanish is a plus.


• Professional competency in other regional languages is a plus.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.