Senior Video Journalist

Our Grandfather Story (OGS); Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Video Journalist to create captivating content for their digital platforms. This role requires a creative mind passionate about storytelling and digital media. You will lead and mentor a team, produce engaging videos, and collaborate on innovative content strategies. If you're detail-oriented, organized, and eager to tell compelling local stories, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking team and make your mark in the world of digital media!

Qualifications

• Experience with camera handling and lighting setups.
• Prior experience in video editing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and feedback to junior video journalists and interns.
• Produce, direct, and shoot videos for social media.
• Measure and analyze content performance for future strategies.

Skills

Video Editing

Camera Handling

Content Creation

Social Media Management

Research Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Media Production or related field

Tools

Video Editing Software

Camera Equipment

Job description

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The Senior Video Journalist will create custom content for Our Grandfather Story’s verticals and related social platforms. We’re seeking a creative-minded producer who is passionate about digital media and native advertising. Candidates should be interested in what makes content shareable and how people communicate online.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn all aspects of the creative process: generating ideas, shooting, editing, and publishing. Candidates should be proactive, motivated, and independent workers.

1. Provide leadership, guidance, and feedback to the team, supporting the team lead (e.g., mentoring junior video journalists and interns in scripting and editing; guiding interns in their development).
2. Participate in ideation and review of branded pitches, ensuring alignment with brand vision and objectives (e.g., collaborating with the microdoc lead and content strategist).
3. Research and pitch fresh, relevant content ideas and video concepts for OGS’s social media pages.
4. Produce, direct, and shoot videos ranging from documentaries to interview talk shows and hosted segments.
5. Collaborate with video editors to shape and refine videos during post-production.
6. Measure and analyze content performance to inform future strategies using data-driven insights.
7. Conceptualize and execute content ideas for branded campaigns.
8. Manage uploads through Facebook and YouTube publishing processes.
9. Develop amplification strategies to maximize content distribution across channels.
10. Write social copies and create social assets for publication.

Requirements:

1. Experience with camera handling and lighting setups.
2. Prior experience in video editing is a plus.
3. Interest in telling local stories, documentaries, and explainers.
4. Detail-oriented and organized.
5. Ability to meet deadlines.
6. Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Interested applicants can apply via our ATS link: Application Link

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Online Audio and Video Media

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