WOOD TV8 is looking for a Digital Video Producer.

A key member of TV station’s digital team, this role involves live and edited video production and distribution using various platforms and techniques.

Video everywhere is the goal for this position, and we are looking for a self-directed individual who can work with digital content producers and reporters each day on creating a variety of videos for web stories and social media. This person will also work on creating and updating our growing evergreen video library, video on demand content, seeking out user generated content and developing exclusive video content for all of our distribution channels.

You’ll work alongside and collaborate with digital content creators and digital reporters, news reporters, anchors, producers, and other members of the newsroom to create informative and important content for viewers across West Michigan.

Basic journalism writing and editing is necessary for this position.

If you have a creative mindset and a passion for visual storytelling, apply now!

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

Video producer of digital-first news stories and edited packages, including various versions for social media.Working in fast-paced newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and support digital team.Take an active role in discovering, shooting and creating new content, including stories, photos, videos, etc.Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices.Write, produce, and edit material that appeals to target audiences.Research production topics using various information sources and tools.Train, mentor, and support station staff with video projects and creative digital storytelling.Share local content to national outlets and other Nexstar Digital platforms across the country.Other duties as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Video editing skills a must, Adobe Premiere and Adobe Express and OBS a plus.Collaborate with digital team, reporters, anchors, photojournalists, producers, promotions, sales, and engineering staff.Proficient and savvy in social media platforms, tools, and best practices.Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including creative ways to inform and engage via written, oral, and visual media.Ability to meet quality standards throughout editorial process.Knowledge and skill in web live streaming and YouTube publishing.Ability to direct others on projects to ensure vision is achieved.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, media, communications, TV/film or equivalent experience working within professional media.

Training/Equipment: Utilize state of the art web and television technology, video and graphics.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High-stress environment with deadline pressures. This will primarily be a dayside role M-F, with occasional overtime.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

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