Associate Producer, Her
Group Nine Media is the partnership of four mission-driven, category-leading brands covering
food, drink & travel (Thrillist), news & entertainment (NowThis), animals (The Dodo) and
science, tech & exploration (Seeker). We're one of the world's largest digital-first media
companies, boasting over 5 billion video views every month, while providing consumers
360-degree experiences across web, social, VR and live events. At Group Nine Media, we
care about the content our brands create, and if you're a talented passionate individual who
does too, let's talk.
NowThis is seeking an Associate Producer to create social video on our women's issues
channel, NowThis Her. This is an entry-level video journalist position, that will allow the person
in this role to create short-form video stories for NowThis Media’s women’s page. Working with
the #1 video news brand on the social web, you’ll be creating content for the social, mobile
generation by informing, entertaining and inspiring our audience about what’s happening and
important in women’s issues.
Responsibilities:
● Constantly scour the web and social feeds for the most important, engaging and visual
trending stories of the day in women’s issues and quickly turn them into compelling
short-form videos
● Own the video creation process from pitch to publish (ideas, reporting, scripting, asset
gathering, video editing, prep for publish)
● Discover and fact check stories using real-time news-gathering tools
● Master the NowThis video editing style and graphics package
● Channel the NowThis voice, creating smart, digestible scripts that drive social media
conversation
● Turn around scripts and video edits on tight deadlines (several quickturn videos per day)
● Conduct interviews with subjects (in person, on social or remotely) to add a unique
perspective and push the story forward
● Work breaking news and event coverage as needed, sometimes in off-hours
● Work closely with the Head of Social Video and Publishing, to use data to further
optimize, A/B test and overall improve the performance of your videos
Qualifications:
● 1-3 years video editing experience in digital media or a newsroom
● Ability to work on deadline, under pressure and juggle multiple projects
● Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro and Photoshop a must, After Effects
is a plus)
● A curious, critical thinker, always looking for stories & has a passion for visual
storytelling
● A sharp understanding of social media and video platforms
● Strong grammar, writing and copy editing skills a plus
● Breaking news experience a plus
● Familiarity with DSLR cameras, basic lighting and mobile film making a plus
We offer great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), PTO, company paid AD&D, Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term disability, and much more!
Group Nine Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
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