Producer/ Editor Jobs

POSITION PURPOSE

The producer/editor is responsible for creating compelling digital and on-air content to attract, inform, and engage new and returning audiences. This position will also work alongside production and partners with our content division to create effective motion graphics as needed. The producer/ editor will work from pre-production to completion, creating multiple outputs to distribute on variety of channels including social media, streaming applications, and traditional radio and television broadcasts. This role will ensure that content is created and published in a strategic manner to best suit both the platform and the audience. This role may also be asked to assist on other productions as needed, both in the studio and in the field.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the essential functions and responsibilities listed below. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Strategize how to reach appropriate audiences through networking and community partnerships
• Tell compelling stories through video in a way that is factual, engaging, and audience-focused
• Collaborate across departments to ensure all content remains on brand and on message
• Value, contribute to, and sustain WFYI’s commitment to representing the rich diversity that is our community and amplifying the stories that represent the experiences of all
• Use data and feedback to adjust production and distribution strategies
• Ensure that content adheres to public media standards
• Create motion graphics for projects in the video department and content division
• Edit in a variety of formats including digital episodes, vertical videos, gifs, teases, promos and sizzle reels
• Incorporate written and verbal feedback throughout the production process
• Write, shoot, edit, and publish video and digital content across multiple distribution platforms

Other Functions And Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned

Education And/Or Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience unless otherwise noted below.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Production, Journalism, Communications or related field
• Digital portfolio or samples of previous work
• 3+ years’ professional video and/or audio editing experience
• Experience working with public media content with an emphasis on music, arts, and cultural programming styles, standards, and values preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Required

• Demonstrated ability to work and problem solve quickly and independently with little supervision
• Excellent computer skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Avid, Mac and PC operating systems
• Creative mindset with the ability to collaborate with others
• Professional and punctual, always meets deadlines and is respectful of colleagues
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under time constraints

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Professional interaction with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, and phones
• Ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail
• Must be able to lift, kneel, carry and position equipment up to 50 pounds at times
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday