Content Producer/Editor

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dynamic on-camera talent and producer to craft true crime content across YouTube, social platforms and streaming channels. You will pitch, script, shoot and edit original stories, lead franchise coverage, and collaborate with editors to ensure timely delivery.

Applicants should bring a strong journalism background, expertise in video production and graphic design, and the ability to verify facts using public records. Occasional travel and flexible hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Strong journalism background.
• Expertise in video production.
• Expertise in graphic design.
• Innate ability to connect with true crime audiences across platforms.
• Ability to pitch, research, script, shoot, present and edit original video content.
• Experience creating platform-specific videos, social graphics, thumbnails and promotional assets.
• Ability to research using public records and reporting tools, including court documents, PACER and FOIA requests.
• Ability to verify facts and gather video, documents, images, interviews, social media posts and other assets.
• Ability to manage permissions and clearances for third-party content.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and develop original, social-first true crime content and recurring franchises.
• Review markets, outside news, broadcasts, digital stories, raw footage and social media for story opportunities.
• Monitor breaking crime events, press conferences, hearings, trials, livestreams and other developments.
• Lead reviews and coverage of true crime streaming content.
• Serve as on-camera talent for breaking true crime news and major developments.
• Research and report stories using court documents, PACER, FOIA requests, archival materials, media sources and direct outreach.
• Pitch, script, shoot, present and edit original video content for multiple platforms.
• Produce mid-form, short-form and daily news content.
• Review social and digital performance metrics to improve story selection and formats.

Skills

Video production

Graphic design

Strong journalism

Public records research

Platform-specific video

Story pitching

Content creation

Tools

PACER

FOIA requests

Video editing software

Graphic design software

Job description

• Pitch and develop original, social-first true crime content and recurring franchises
• Review Sinclair markets, outside news, broadcasts, digital stories, raw footage, court coverage and social media for story opportunities
• Monitor breaking crime events, press conferences, hearings, trials, livestreams and other developments
• Stay current on true crime documentaries, series, podcasts, books, news and social content
• Lead reviews and coverage of true crime streaming content
• Serve as on-camera talent for breaking true crime news and major developments
• Support programming as backup on-camera talent for hosts and franchises
• Research and report stories using court documents, PACER, FOIA requests, archival materials, media sources and direct outreach
• Pursue leads, verify facts and gather required production assets
• Manage third-party permissions and clearances
• Communicate reporting needs, asset limitations, clearance issues, production delays and deadline risks
• Pitch, script, shoot, present and edit original video content for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms
• Produce mid-form narrative, creator-led, quick-turn, short-form and daily news content
• Create platform-specific videos, social graphics, thumbnails and promotional assets following brand guidelines
• Own assigned content from approval through completion and prepare publishing elements
• Review social and digital performance metrics to improve story selection, hooks, formats, pacing, presentation and performance
• Refine recurring content buckets and franchises using audience insights
• Review assigned markets and sources each morning
• Submit 3–5 developed story pitches by 9:30 a.m. EST each day
• Produce 3–5 quick-turn or short-form videos and 2 mid-form narrative videos weekly, with a minimum of 5 videos per week
• Maintain an active pipeline of original ideas
• Meet deadlines and proactively identify additional stories and future productions
• Perform other job-related duties assigned by the manager

Requirements

• Strong journalism background
• Expertise in video production
• Expertise in graphic design
• Innate ability to connect with true crime audiences across platforms
• Ability to pitch, research, script, shoot, present and edit original video content
• Experience creating platform-specific videos, social graphics, thumbnails and promotional assets
• Ability to research using public records and reporting tools, including court documents, PACER and FOIA requests
• Ability to verify facts and gather video, documents, images, interviews, social media posts and other assets
• Ability to manage permissions and clearances for third-party content
• Ability to meet editorial and production deadlines
• Ability to safely lift, carry and maneuver equipment or gear weighing up to 25 pounds
• Willingness/ability to travel approximately 10–20% for conferences, training, content gathering, breaking news or on-site coverage
• Ability to work generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, with occasional after-hours or weekend coverage
• Overtime must be approved in advance by a manager

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in video production and graphic design, with a strong journalism background to create engaging true crime content across multiple platforms. Proficient in researching, pitching, and producing original video content while managing permissions and meeting tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Video Production Expertise
• Graphic Design Skills
• Strong Journalism Background
• Research Using Public Records
• Content Creation for Social Media

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Video Editing
• Scriptwriting
• Content Pitching
• Fact Verification
• Social Media Content Creation
• Production Management
• Audience Engagement
• Performance Metrics Analysis
• Archival Research
• Asset Gathering

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Creativity
• Deadline Management
• Collaboration
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• True Crime Content
• Digital Storytelling
• Social-First Content
• Streaming Content
• Audience Insights

Tools & Technologies

• PACER
• FOIA Requests
• Video Production Software
• Graphic Design Software
• Social Media Platforms