Video Producer

The Film Market; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Morning News is seeking a versatile Video Producer to join its award-winning visuals team. You will produce and edit short-form videos on deadline and also lead long-form narrative projects when needed, acting as editor, producer, reporter and videographer.

You will oversee video projects from pre-production to post-production, manage video platforms, optimize for SEO, and collaborate with reporters and editors to craft engaging content for our website and social channels.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a videographer or photojournalist.
• Must have a valid driver's license and registered vehicle to travel to assignments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee video projects from pre- to post-production.
• Produce and edit videos on tight deadlines and on own initiative.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors to create compelling stories.
• Manage video platforms and optimize content for SEO and publishing on the website.
• Brainstorm with reporters/editors and work with audience team on social media content.
• Maintain a flexible schedule including nights and weekends; office on-site three days per week.
• Travel as needed beyond Dallas to cover assignments.

Skills

Video editing

Photojournalism

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Storytelling

Audio editing

Spanish language (bonus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in video, film, photography or related

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

The Dallas Morning News seeks a versatile and ambitious Video Producer to join its award-winning visuals team.

The ideal candidate is a skilled video journalist who is as comfortable editing short-form news videos on deadline as they are producing their own long-form narrative over several months. At times you will produce your own videos, acting as editor, producer, reporter and videographer. Other times you will act as the lead video editor in the newsroom, quickly turning clips captured by our staff into engaging content for our website and social media platforms.

This is a dynamic role in the ever-changing environment of a daily newsroom. You should have a high level of organization and responsibility, plus a full understanding of and strict adherence to visual journalism ethical standards. This producer will work in partnership with another video producer, both under our deputy director of visual journalism/video.

You will oversee video projects from pre-production to post-production, and help create and maintain an efficient video workflow. The successful candidate will have the ability to produce quality content quickly and adjust to and overcome challenges on the fly while collaborating with multiple stakeholders on tight deadlines.

In addition to recording and editing video, you will help manage our various video platforms. This team plays a critical role in managing video uploads, optimizing content for SEO, maintaining our video channels, and ensuring the latest videos are published on the website.

You will brainstorm with reporters and editors, generate innovative ideas and make news-driven video decisions. You will also work with our audience team to create engaging social media content for our digital platforms. We are looking for someone who will come with abundant ideas and energy and bring a passion for teamwork.

This role requires a flexible, rotating schedule that can include nights, holidays and weekends. We work in the office three days a week to foster collaboration.

This position is based in Dallas. While our coverage area is mainly North Texas, we routinely send visual journalists beyond the region.

Video Producer

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a videographer or photojournalist
• Must have a valid driver's license and registered vehicle to travel to assignments

Skills

• Fluency with video and editing software, including Canva, PhotoShop, After Effects and/or other relevant tools
• Must be proficient in capturing and editing audio for video and podcasts
• Experience recording and editing video on deadline
• Understanding of advanced camera operations as well as extensive knowledge of lighting different types of sets
• Must be proficient in using a digital camera in the transmission of photographic images
• Proficiency in writing video captions, with an emphasis on speed, accuracy and a command of grammar and AP style
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as a co-collaborator with fellow team members, maintaining open communication
• Firm understanding of journalistic ethics
• Proficiency in Spanish is a bonus, though not required

Education

Bachelor's degree in video, film, photography or a related field.