Video Editor/Producer

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

Video Editor/Producer, Editorial

Morningstar’s mission is to empower investor success. We strive to illuminate investing in support of this mission, so we can reach and inspire current and future investors. We’re looking for a strong video editor/producer who can take an idea or concept and deliver an engaging video or audio program for our digital platforms.

In This Role

You’ll work with a cross-disciplinary squad of designers, producers, social media managers, journalists, and investment specialists to take our ideas and information and translate it into dynamic video and audio content. You’ll understand the mechanics of how videos and podcasts get made; you’ll be ready to produce compelling short-form videos on the fly; and you’ll collaborate on how best to carry out the video and audio strategy for editorial.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Will

• 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, video 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 and help them bring their 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.

You Might Be a Good Fit If You

• Have at least 3 years of experience working on deadlines at a digital publication, broadcast network, or content-focused organization in video and audio production.
• Strong understanding of video and audio trends in traditional media and social media.
• Experience with video editing software, including Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro.
• Demonstrates strong news judgement and the ability to hit deadlines consistently.
• Interest in and experience in investing, personal finance, or stock markets.
• Experience producing for broadcast and working within the production process of a video or podcast operation.
• A degree in journalism, film, communications or a related field.
• Understanding search and AI optimization and how it factors into a multimedia strategy.

Compensation And Benefits

• Financial Health
  • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
  • Stock Ownership Potential
  • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
• Physical Health
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
  • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
• Emotional Health
  • Trust-Based Time Off
  • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
  • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
  • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
  • Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Health
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Total Cash Compensation Range

$81,325.00-119,275.00

Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.