Media Producer

Responsibilities

• Producing: Developing video concepts, identifying potential on-camera talent for videos we're creating, interviewing subjects, writing scripts, reviewing and providing feedback to editors on videos.
• Hosting: Serve as on-camera talent, delivering narration for desk reads and/or on-location shoots as required.
• Pitching: On a weekly basis, develop and pitch a variety of story and coverage ideas that add value to our news and/or advocacy programs.
• Reporting: Doing basic reporting (seeking public comment, conducting interviews, submitting FOIAs, etc.) to advance stories we're working on.
• Research: Closely monitor the news, watch hearings, press conferences, etc., looking for newsworthy information or notable moments relevant to our core issues.
• Writing: Writing scripts, articles, tweets and other social media content to accompany news or clips that you found.
• Participate in meetings and collaborate with other video team members, to draft scripts, interview subjects to produce videos and push creative boundaries.
• Knowledge of current social platforms and the best practices surrounding these platforms.
• Proactively identify inefficiencies and challenges and work collaboratively with other team members to put forth and implement solutions.
• Meeting publishing schedules.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in journalism or advocacy
• Producing, reporting, or research experience required
• Desire to script and produce videos
• The ability to manage multiple projects, write clearly, and meet hard deadlines
• A passion for economic justice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A high level of organization and self-motivation