Job description
The Verge is seeking a talented Senior Video Producer to develop and execute our editorial video programming. This is a full-time role that reports to our Supervising Producer - Audio/Video.
The ideal candidate will be a creative storyteller and experienced video creator with deep knowledge of, and passion for, The Verge’s coverage areas. They should also have deep knowledge and enthusiasm for the platforms where video is consumed, from TikTok to Instagram and YouTube, and understand the dynamics of how both short and midform video is discovered and consumed.
They will work alongside a team of dedicated producers, directors, journalists, and other craftspeople to create multi-platform, multi-format content across our video, audio, and social channels. But they should also be able to independently execute a project from story pitch to script development, shooting, and editing — at the speed of breaking news when necessary.
The Senior Producer will help execute The Verge video’s larger programing strategy, consistently elevating our voice and visual aesthetic while managing deliverables and deadlines. We’re looking for a comprehensive and enthusiastic producer who can juggle multiple projects in various production stages and deliver consistently excellent results with limited resources.
WHO WE ARE
The Verge is an ambitious multimedia effort founded in 2011 to examine how technology will change life in the future for a massive mainstream audience.
The Verge is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about what’s now, what’s next, and what’s possible.
As a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists, we believe it is a moral and business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, and our platforms, products, and partnerships.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Own production of multi-format, multi-platform video projects - from concept to shooting, editing, packaging and publishing
- Collaborate with a small team of experienced producers, directors, and other craftspeople - providing creative direction and feedback throughout the production pipeline
- Partner with our newsroom to vet and develop video extensions of original reporting and features
- Direct and nurture on-screen talent
- Partner with our Publishing & Audience Lead to optimize content for social platforms and refine formats based on analytics
- Immerse yourself in the platforms where audiences consume our videos to understand audience behaviors and trends
- Help define and elevate The Verge’s industry-leading video style and voice, allowing for consistent, repeatable output
- Partner with senior management on new show and format development
WHO YOU ARE
- 5+ years of professional experience in audio and/or video production in either digital or broadcast media
- Sharp nonfiction storytelling skills and experience producing across multiple formats (i.e. short-form, mid-form, and long-form audio and video)
- Expert, full-stack production pipeline experience - from development through pre-production, post-production, packaging and publishing
- Expert knowledge of production technology - from cameras (DSLR to cinema), to audio field recording (Zoom, etc.), to post-production software (Premiere, Resolve, etc.). Bonus points for post-audio mixing experience (ProTools, Logic, etc.) and/or VFX (After Effects, Blender, etc.)
- Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment while delivering against tight deadlines
- Excellent writing and communication skills and ability to collaborate and work positively across departments in a matrixed organization
- Grace under pressure, great people skills, high integrity, and an emotionally intelligent communication style
- Passion for all of the Verge’s coverage areas
If you think you have what it takes, but don’t meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This role is a hybrid position based out of our office in New York City, or fully remote based in the SF Bay Area.
WHY VOX MEDIA?
WHAT WE OFFER
This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefitshere.
This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East
OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT
Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep ourdiversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our valueshere, and our approach to corporate citizenshiphere.
Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team ([email protected]).
WHAT COMES NEXT
Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud,here.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience.
Pay Range
$90,000—$110,000 USD
