Part of News Corp, The Sun is a global publisher and one of the biggest news brands in the UK.
Our talented, and diverse team publishes the best coverage of news, sport, TV, showbiz, news, and lifestyle.
In early 2020 we launched a US edition, building the team from 20 to 130 staffers, surpassing all revenue and traffic targets to become one of the fastest-growing news sites in the US.
We are now looking for a Digital Video Producer to join a growing team of eight on the video desk.
This fast-paced role is based in New York and will require some evening and weekend work as you lead the quick and clickable distribution of the site’s digital content.
As well as editing, you will also be tasked with filming content for reporters (and your own ideas) and helping run the in-house studio for TV hits.
Along with a competitive salary and excellent benefits including healthcare, optical, dental, and 401K, the role also boasts a generous PTO of 26 days, plus 6 public holidays.
You will be:
- An outstanding video editor with expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Have experience working in a fast-paced, breaking news environment (ideally at a national level), and delivering to tight deadlines
- Adept at sourcing new and viral videos and organizing all elements of production shoots both in-studio and on location as well as writing briefs for videographers and journalists
- Full of ideas on how best to produce original content for editorial and social media consumption and have a proven track record of production
You will need:
- An editorial background with experience in a digital publishing environment
- An understanding of The US Sun’s audience and the kinds of stories that drive traffic
- To be able to deal with agencies who sell video content
- To be able to regularly deal with other departments in the business
- To have a full understanding of the legal landscape and knowledge of content rights
- To be open to a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend shifts
This is a fantastic opportunity to join News Corp in a high-performance team and grow your career in a supportive environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The US Sun
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