Video Editor & Podcast Producer - Editorial

Morningstar; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 6%

Stock ownership potential

Company-provided life insurance

Comprehensive health benefits

Sabbatical program

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Morningstar is seeking a Video Editor/Producer for Editorial to translate ideas into engaging video and audio for our digital platforms. You’ll work with a cross-disciplinary squad to produce on-the-fly short-form videos and shape editorial video strategy.

Responsibilities include editing the weekly podcast The Long View, managing production workflow with the audio engineer, and recording for quick-turn content in the US and Europe.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience on deadlines in digital publication, broadcast, or content-focused org (video/audio).
• Strong understanding of video and audio trends in traditional and social media.
• Experience with video editing software (Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro).
• Demonstrates strong news judgement and ability to hit deadlines consistently.
• Interest in investing, personal finance, or stock markets.
• Experience producing for broadcast and with the production process of a video or podcast operation.

Responsibilities

• Film and edit the video version of our weekly award-winning podcast, The Long View.
• Partner with audio engineer on podcast production and manage the content workflow for The Long View.
• Record and edit videos for quick-turn productions and short-form content in the US and Europe when needed.
• Collaborate with audience engagement editors on social video content and podcast promotion.
• Be ready for breaking news and how to cover it quickly and comprehensively.
• Plan and help facilitate subscriber-only events like Q&As and bonus podcast episodes.
• Support on-air hosts, investment specialists, and editorial writers to bring ideas to video or podcast formats.
• Pilot new tools alongside the audience engagement team for quick-turn social media content, including YouTube Live broadcasts.
• Manage the transcription and closed caption production process as needed.
• Repurpose content from long-form videos and podcasts for clips and short videos.

Skills

Deadline-driven

News judgement

Investing/finance interest

Audience trend awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Film/Communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Premier

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Morningstar is seeking a Video Editor/Producer for Editorial to translate ideas into engaging video and audio for our digital platforms. You’ll work with a cross-disciplinary squad to produce on-the-fly short-form videos and shape editorial video strategy.

Responsibilities include editing the weekly podcast The Long View, managing production workflow with the audio engineer, and recording for quick-turn content in the US and Europe.