Video Producer Fellowship

The role

A video journalist will carry out administrative tasks and help build, produce, and publish video shows. The role works across coverage verticals including geopolitics, climate change, technology, science, culture, business and finance, and American politics.

What you will do

• Provide admin, video production, editing, research, and logistical support across multiple verticals.
• Identify topics from the newsroom that make for strong social video.
• Collaborate with editorial to produce videos for all channels.
• Work with reporters to turn stories into scripts for social video.
• Assist on-site or virtually during Semafor events to ensure newsworthy clips publish.
• Work with other video producers and editors on production needs.

Required qualifications

• Strong passion for quality video production and business journalism
• Passion for world events and issues and a broad interest in a wide range of subjects
• Willingness to take on a variety of tasks and responsibilities
• Strong understanding and experience working in Adobe, specifically Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Understanding of various video platforms and the type of video that audiences expect to consume

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

Before you apply

• Candidates will be asked to complete an editing and writing exercise as part of the interview process
• Must retain the right to work where they live

About the company

Semafor is a global news platform. It enables journalists to deliver reporting and insights in journalistic forms that ensure transparency.