Producer/Editor, Video Series and Special Projects

$36,281 - $87,328/Yr

Gannett - McLean, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - McLean, VA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Producer/Editor for the USA TODAY NETWORK Video Series, Sports, and Special Projects team is responsible for producing, editing, shooting, and coordinating a variety of short-form and mid-form video content. This role emphasizes digital storytelling across social media and other platforms, contributing to both daily news coverage and special projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in video production and a passion for engaging storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Help grow a slate of video series and special projects.
• Assist in the publishing process to ensure content is optimized across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with the broader video team and digital distribution team, including social, content, entertainment, life, sports and sales teams, across the USA TODAY Network.
• Work with editors and producers to ensure on-time day-to-day content delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience in digital media with a focus on video production, audience strategy, and editorial.
• In-depth experience in all editorial and production aspects of premium digital video.
• Experience producing video for digital platforms in multiple formats.
• Strong writing and editorial decision-making skills.
• Understanding of Web technology, CMS systems, digital video, digital audio, streaming, video editing, and Web analytics.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Competitive salary range
• Opportunities for professional development