Develop, pitch, shoot, and edit high-impact editorial video from concept through final export. Manage field and studio production, direct talent, perform color grading and sound design, and deliver platform-optimized video for CNET, PCMag, and Mashable under tight deadlines.
The Opportunity:
CNET Group is seeking a highly skilled, versatile Video Producer and visual storyteller to join the video team. This role is designed for a true creator who excels at the creative, storytelling and technical execution of premium digital video.
Based in New York, you will work directly alongside the Executive Producers of our CNET, PCMag, and Mashable studios. Your primary focus will be the end-to-end production of high-impact content that maintains our position as the world’s leading tech news and reviews authority.
The ideal candidate can take a concept and turn it into a well-crafted video.
Key Responsibilities:
- Editorial Storytelling: Research, pitch, and write compelling, story-driven video content, taking full ownership of the editorial voice and narrative arc from concept to final cut.
- Content Development: Transform complex topics and research into engaging, journalistically sound video treatments and scripts that resonate with our target audience.
- Series Development & Collaboration: Work closely with the Executive Producers at CNET, PCMag, and Mashable to bring established series and new formats to life.
- Production Management: Set up complex field and studio shoots, including 3-point lighting, audio capture, and camera operation (A-roll and B-roll).
- Post-Production Mastery: Edit under tight deadlines, including "day-of" turns for news cycles, while maintaining high-quality color grading and sound design.
- Talent Direction: Provide clear on-set direction to on-camera talent to ensure performances align with the visual goals of the projects.
Job Qualifications:
- 5-10+ years of professional video production. You must be a "one-man band" capable of handling a project from setup through final export.
- Expert-level background with mirrorless cameras and cinema rigs. You should be equally comfortable shooting tech products in a controlled studio environment or capturing live events in the field.
- Advanced knowledge of 3-point lighting and field audio recording.
- Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro is required. Proficiency in Photoshop and After Effects is a significant plus.
- Deep understanding of technical requirements for YouTube, social video (vertical and horizontal), and web-native players.
- Ability to pivot between multiple projects and brands (CNET, Mashable, PCMag) without sacrificing quality.
- A proactive communicator who can work with Executive Producers to flag roadblocks and hit aggressive delivery timelines.
- Based in New York with the ability to travel for events and work occasional off-hours for breaking news or product launches.
No applications will be considered without a demo reel or portfolio of work. Please include a description of the roles you played in each video’s creation and production process.
About CNET Group:
CNET Group (part of Ziff Davis) represents a growing portfolio of trusted digital media brands—including CNET, PCMag, Mashable, Lifehacker, and ZDNet—specializing in tech reviews, news, and advice. Reaching over 81 million monthly users, we help consumers navigate, purchase, and enjoy technology through expert analysis and in-depth reporting. Our content empowers the world to use tech for personal development in all areas of life, and we seamlessly guide our readers toward the products and services that make their lives better.
About Ziff Davis:
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Our Benefits:
CNET Group offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.
At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then CNET Group is the place for you.
Compensation Range
This is a union position covered by the NewsGuild of New York (LINK: https://nyguild.org). The contractual minimum salary for this position is $71,000.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
Ziff Davis New York, New York, USA Office
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