Video Production Coordinator

McClatchy Media; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

McClatchy Media is seeking a Video Production Coordinator to orchestrate all aspects of video production from pre-production to final delivery. You will coordinate shoot schedules, manage crews and vendors, and track budgets while ensuring seamless cross-team communication between editorial, production, and post-production units.

In this role, you will harness AI-powered tools to optimize processes, anticipate challenges, and keep projects moving quickly and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Film, Television, Video Production, Digital Media, Communications or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in entertainment journalism, digital media, or related fields.
• Familiarity with video production workflows across pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Proven experience coordinating complex video productions in digital media or entertainment journalism.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative spirit with excellent communication and problem-solving under pressure.
• Comfort with digital tools, remote teamwork, and experimenting with new AI-driven solutions.
• Passion for supporting trusted journalism and elevating audience experiences through innovation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shoot schedules, crews, and vendors.
• Track budgets and ensure seamless communication across editorial, production, and post-production teams.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to optimize production processes and anticipate challenges.
• Maintain momentum of projects with speed and precision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative spirit

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Remote teamwork

AI-driven tools

Adaptability

Journalism passion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film/TV/Video Production

Tools

AI-powered tools

Video editing software

Job description

Join McClatchy Media as we redefine the future of digital storytelling. As a Video Production Coordinator, you’ll be the logistical powerhouse behind our video content, orchestrating every detail from pre-production to final delivery. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, digitally driven environment where AI and automation are embraced as tools to streamline workflows—freeing you to focus on what matters most: delivering impactful, audience-first video journalism.

In this role, you’ll coordinate shoot schedules, manage crews and vendors, track budgets, and ensure seamless communication across editorial, production, and post-production teams. You’ll leverage AI-powered tools and data-driven insights to optimize production processes, anticipate challenges, and keep projects moving forward with speed and precision. Your can-do attitude, resourcefulness, and commitment to continuous improvement will help us set new standards for efficiency and quality in media production.

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university preferred; ideally in Film, Television, Video Production, Digital Media, Communications , or the equivalent education, experience, skills and knowledge needed to perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position.
• Five years of experience in entertainment journalism, digital media, or related fields.
• Knowledge and experience with video production workflows, including pre-production, production and post-production, with an understanding of common crew roles, equipment needs, deliverables and production terminology.
• Proven experience coordinating complex video productions in digital media or entertainment journalism
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• A collaborative spirit, excellent communication, and a knack for problem-solving under pressure
• Comfort with digital tools, remote teamwork, and experimenting with new AI-driven solutions
• Passion for supporting trusted journalism and elevating audience experiences through innovation

If you’re energized by change, excited to harness technology, and ready to help shape the next era of media, we want to hear from you. Join us in building a smarter, faster, and more connected newsroom—where every signal counts and every story matters.

The anticipated pay range for this position is between $31.88 - $45.00 an hour. Individual base pay may vary within that range depending on the job-related knowledge, department equity, skills, experience, and relevant education.

About McClatchy

As a member of the McClatchy family, you are part of a flexible, empowering, and exciting culture dedicated to creating a work/life balance and consistent opportunities for growth—a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future. It’s an exciting time to be here. Our company is experiencing the most transformative period in its history. We’re growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways.

McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on well-being and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends.

Our comprehensive benefits package also includes a 401(k) plan with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, as well as a range of mental health benefits. For more information on McClatchy's benefits plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.