Videographer/ Video Editor & Producer - Cox First Media

$53,206 - $79,810/Yr

DNI Ohio Newspapers, Inc - Dayton, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Dayton, OH

About the position

The Videographer/Video Editor & Producer at Cox First Media plays a crucial role in enhancing the company's digital storytelling and audience engagement through video content. This position involves editing and producing video content for various digital platforms, collaborating with editorial teams, and utilizing analytics to optimize video performance. The role is hybrid, allowing for remote work part of the week, and is based in Dayton, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Edit short and longform video content for multiple outlets, including social media, YouTube, websites and other digital products
• Evaluate raw footage and review shot lists and storyboards
• Use software to enhance video footage, including adding captions and branding
• Identify ways to improve and enhance footage
• Implement effective storytelling techniques
• Suggest and implement appropriate special effects and music additions
• Collaborate with editorial team members
• Coordinate with team members to build a multimedia editorial calendar with a goal to grow and engage digital audiences
• Publish video content to a variety of platforms and channels, including websites, social media, and YouTube
• Use analytics to measure video performance across all digital channels, using learnings to inform and tailor your work and to share best practices with staff

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years' experience in a related field (film studies, production, video editing, visual effects, cinematography, etc.)
• Proficiency with video editing software, such as Adobe Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, and Avid Media Composer
• An advanced understanding of sound effects and special effects
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Critical thinking and problem-solving talents
• Communication skills that allow the editor to collaborate with other video production team members
• Experience with digital video editing and motion graphics
• Experience creating and publishing content to digital and social media channels
• Understanding of analytics, including how to leverage learnings into content that engages our audiences

Benefits

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Additional paid time off for bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave