Video Producer (AJC) Job at Cox Communications, Inc., Atlanta, GA

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  • Cox Communications, Inc.
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Company
Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Marketing

Job Profile

Creative Production Sr Designer

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation
Compensation includes a base salary of $64,200.00 - $96,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Video Producer

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's mission is to be the most essential and engaging source of news and information for the people of Atlanta, of Georgia and the South. To achieve that mission, we will transform ourselves from a storied daily newspaper into a modern media company.

The AJC seeks a Video Producer to join our team of journalists to deliver work across diverse, creative platforms. This producer will be responsible for executing stories from conception through completion and will demonstrate a strong background in pitching, reporting, writing, shooting and editing. The candidate should have a passion for immersive storytelling and creating content that educates and inspires through compelling narratives and engaging visuals.

The ideal candidate is a voracious consumer of news and feature storytelling content in its many forms. A successful candidate displays strong editorial judgment and can deliver well-written digital scripts that represent the AJC's evolving voice and brand.

This candidate must have a deep understanding of digital media and how to conceptualize and execute feature and serialized content in the documentary and news space. In this role, optimizing and creating content for a YouTube-first audience is essential. The video producer must have an obsession with quality, possess a strong aesthetic eye, and be digital-first in their cinematic approach. This candidate must be able to experiment with a variety of creative storytelling formats. Expert technical skills in shooting with digital cine cameras and editing software is required.

The applicant must be comfortable handling multiple projects and working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This position is based in Atlanta, GA and may require some travel.

Responsibilities:
  • Research, pitch and produce short-form videos, series, franchises and documentaries that fit the AJC brand and voice.
  • Develop and produce evergreen content that ladders up into our overall video strategy.
  • Write creative and accurate digital video scripts.
  • Manage shoot logistics and production workflows.
  • Be empowered to evolve, elevate and try new video formats.
  • Assist in the booking of on-camera characters and show guests.
  • Shoot in the field with digital cine cameras; maintain AJC visual identity.
  • Edit radio cuts and/or final videos.
  • Collaborate in the post-production process with editors, graphic designers, senior producers, and other stakeholders.
  • Integrate with the newsroom to seek story ideas rich for development on our video platforms.
  • Produce long-form video and collaborate with social teams to identify opportunities for cross-platform content optimized for YouTube/ YT shorts, Instagram, TikTok etc.
  • Produce and edit quick turn videos for our on-platform strategy.
  • Have ability to use your original voice or other talent's voices to create informative and entertaining content
  • Maintain internal databases and follow workflow systems so all assets are delivered consistently and within deadline constraints.
  • Must have a knowledge of fair use practices and the ability to work with legal and rights teams to ensure all media used in videos is properly licensed and cleared.
  • Produce stories for sponsored partnerships and revenue-driving initiatives, as directed.
  • Work efficiently in a fast-paced news environment while meeting aggressive deadlines.
  • Remain organized, communicative and amenable to change.
  • Own assignments from conception to publication - from ensuring every pre-production checklist item is completed to confirming the social and video programming teams are equipped with the information they need to publish.

Qualifications:
  • Expertise in post-production software such as Adobe Premiere or similar technology
  • A portfolio of work showing editorial judgment, technical skills and creativity
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of collaboration with team members and talent
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Ability to manage large projects and work collaboratively to tell a story
  • Experience creating video for digital platforms
  • A passion and excitement for premium content creation and storytelling
  • An ability to remain flexible in changing environments
  • A commitment to journalistically sound practices in all stages of production and publication
  • Proven ability to work closely with standards and legal groups to ensure all projects meet AJC editorial guidelines and practices
  • Must be able to work an extended schedule as deadlines and news cycle require
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • With a BA/BS, must have 4+ years of production, field production, and/or shooting experience. Candidates may have a Master's degree have at least 2 years of experience or a Ph.D. with at least 1 year of experience, while without a degree must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in digital video production.

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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that's driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Cox Communications, Inc.

Job Tags

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