Responsibilities

• Research, pitch and help produce short-form videos, series, franchises, explainers and documentaries that fit the AJC brand and voice as it continues to evolve
• Develop and produce evergreen content that supports the AJC’s broader video strategy
• Write creative, compelling and journalistically accurate digital video scripts, incorporating feedback from producers and editors
• Support and, as experience grows, independently manage shoot logistics and production workflows
• Support and shoot in studio, recording podcast videos, and managing set up and breakdown
• Assist, support and shoot live hits in the office for reporters and external partners
• Contribute ideas for new video formats, visual approaches and storytelling techniques
• Assist with booking and coordinating on-camera characters, sources and show guests
• Participate in on-camera work and/or video narration when appropriate
• Shoot in the field using digital cinema cameras and other production equipment while developing a strong understanding of the AJC’s visual identity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience; or 6 years’ experience in a related field.
• A strong foundation in video production and a desire to develop into a highly skilled, versatile video producer
• Working proficiency with post-production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or similar technology
• Experience shooting with professional or prosumer digital video cameras and familiarity with basic lighting and audio techniques
• Strong writing skills and an interest in developing journalistic and digital video writing expertise
• An understanding of the fundamentals of journalism, including accuracy, sourcing and fairness
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with producers, journalists, editors, designers and talent
• Experience creating video for digital and/or social platforms
• Familiarity with the different storytelling conventions and audience expectations of platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok
• Curiosity about news, culture and the people and stories shaping Atlanta, Georgia and the South

Benefits

• The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.