The Ringer is seeking a Video Producer to join its digital video team.
The ideal candidate will be creative and self-motivated, and will possess experience in all aspects of production, including comfortability with Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects. A deep knowledge of the NBA, NFL, pop culture is a must, and the desire to help make ever-improving video content is paramount. This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Writer’s Guild of America, East.
Location
Los Angeles
Job type
Permanent
What You'll Do
- Work closely with the video staff in leading all production needs
- Creatively ideating and editing video content for all platforms from long form video podcasts
- Optimizing edited video content for platform specific distribution
- Act as edit or production lead for a full range of video projects, from research to shooting to post production
- Supply preproduction and research for shoots
- Help with transcription or fact checking on projects as needed
- Aid in the operation of studio or field production equipment as necessary
- Most importantly, strive to make smart, creative, industry-leading work you’re proud of
What You'll Bring
- At least four or five plus years’ experience in a professional digital video/media production role
- Expertise with Adobe Creative programs, specifically Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop
- Expertise with working on a range of video content, including social-first videos, studio segments, explainers, and features
- An understanding of the current social video landscape and the role video plays on each, including a knowledge of how to optimize for platform across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook
- Deep understanding of news and story lines, with sound journalistic ethics and judgment
- Extensive knowledge of and a passion for the NBA, NFL, and pop culture
- Strong writing skills, including a capacity for SEO-friendly headlines and descriptions and understanding of YouTube optimization
- Capacity to work and react quickly in a digital news environment
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and thrive under pressure