ABC NEWS Coordinating Video Producer, ABC News Digital Salary in the United States

The ideal candidate is a producer, shooter, or editor who took a step on the managerial track at some point in their career. They will have early career experience reporting, producing, shooting and editing, but have a focus on a managerial/administrative track in their current career. As such, the Coordinating Producer should be able to perform the functions of the producers and editors on the team if needed, but the role has a heavy focus on deputy work in step with the Managing Editor. Fluency in all digital video trends is a must. The Coordinating Producer not only helps run the day to day of the operation, the Coordinating Producer helps shape the content and output of the team.

The Coordinating Video Producer must have an interest in and a track record of editorial excellence in the areas of lifestyle content, including, but not limited to: fashion, beauty, celebrity news, and health and wellness. In addition, the Coordinating Video Producer must be willing to produce content outside of the typical lifestyle lens, including some hard news.
The Coordinating Video Producer has an exciting job — they get to touch every project the video team produces, while also coaching and mentoring a team of highly creative video producers. The Coordinating Video Producer will also take the lead on all branded and sponsored content.

Candidates must be data-driven with audience development experience. The Coordinating Video Producer must understand how videos work across different digital platforms, especially around O&O audiences.
The Coordinating Video Producer must have exemplary communication skills, impeccable news judgement, strong planning skills, and an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The Coordinating Video Producer will be responsible for pitching and developing new series and formats, particularly for mobile, while managing audience growth targets.

The Coordinating Video Producer will also often be responsible for supervising day to day responsibilities including reviewing videos prior to publishing, managing projects, managing franchises, and an ability to envision long term, brand-moving initiatives.
Management, in some form, will be a big part of this job.

• Minimum of 5 years in lifestyle or trending news digital video production
• Able to regularly use or supervise camera equipment + editing equipment for hours at a time
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure
• Experience working with celebrity and broadcast talent
• Ability to give creative notes on video projects to meet brand standards + guidelines
• Script writing skills + experience writing for digital
• Giving notes on videos + project materials
• Comfortable taking direction, while also making independent decisions on a regular basis
• Comfortable working irregular hours — nights and weekends as necessary for video coverage
• Management experience
• Management must be an interest
• An interest in coordinating people in addition to projects
• Ability to step in as head of the team while the Managing Editor is out of pocket
• Proven ability to roll with the punches and continuous changes that come with producing content in a digital environment
• Proven track record producing for optimizing video for digital platforms, including O&O
• Experience supervising video edits, shoots, and pre-production processes
• Experience launching new digital video series and managing growth
• Knowledge of AVID, and Adobe Premiere
• Knowledge of Photoshop
• Ability to create branded and sponsored content for the brand
• Ability to balance priorities, multiple projects and tasks with ease

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. ABC News is hiring a Coordinating Video Producer, Lifestyle Video, Digital Visual Storytelling Unit.

The Coordinating Video Producer is a key creative member and leader of the Digital Visual Storytelling Unit and the Lifestyle Digital Video Team. The role is based out of the New York office. The Coordinating Video Producer reports into the Managing Editor, Video and serves as a deputy to this position.

The Coordinating Video Producer must have a demonstrated track record of organizational excellence, detail oriented perfection, and a commitment to helping to lead the team of video producers on the Lifestyle Video Team. Management experience is a plus. Project management experience is a must.

Basic Qualifications :
TBD
Required Education :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Education :

• Minimum of 5 years in lifestyle or trending news digital video production
• Able to regularly use or supervise camera equipment + editing equipment for hours at a time
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure
• Experience working with celebrity and broadcast talent
• Ability to give creative notes on video projects to meet brand standards + guidelines
• Script writing skills + experience writing for digital
• Giving notes on videos + project materials
• Comfortable taking direction, while also making independent decisions on a regular basis
• Comfortable working irregular hours — nights and weekends as necessary for video coverage
• Management experience
• Management must be an interest
• An interest in coordinating people in addition to projects
• Ability to step in as head of the team while the Managing Editor is out of pocket
• Proven ability to roll with the punches and continuous changes that come with producing content in a digital environment
• Proven track record producing for optimizing video for digital platforms, including O&O
• Experience supervising video edits, shoots, and pre-production processes
• Experience launching new digital video series and managing growth
• Knowledge of AVID, and Adobe Premiere
• Knowledge of Photoshop
• Ability to create branded and sponsored content for the brand
• Ability to balance priorities, multiple projects and tasks with ease

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