Freelance Short Form Video Producer, Sports
OVERVIEW
VICE is looking for an experienced producer that has a hold on all things sports. Experience producing daily segments a huge plus.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
VICE Digital is looking for an organized, self-starting, and creative producer to develop, write and execute videos for VICE Sports daily series.
This position requires a passion for and deep knowledge of sports to a degree that separates each piece from the routine storytelling seen on the major networks. The ideal candidate will be adept at researching, pitching, writing, and overseeing the shooting and editing of videos. Candidates will conceive and write several scripts each week, and will be asked to oversee multiple videos at once in various stages of the editorial process. The ability to multi-task is a must.
Duties:
- Research and pitch innovative series that fit the VICE Sports vertical.
- Produce stories covering a range of different sports, obscure and mainstream.
- Translate ideas from the creative and editorial teams into successful video formats.
- Build and actualize budgets.
- Oversee edit process.
- Liaise with social producers to deliver original content for social media platforms.
- Communicate daily with Senior and Executive Producer of Digital.
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of experience writing and editing short form video at a well regarded network, cable network or digital production company (or equivalent).
- Superior organizational, interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to deal with multiple and changing priorities.
- Working knowledge of MAC computer systems and programs.
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative programs preferred.