Multimedia Producer Job at Boston Globe Media in Boston

Job Summary

The Multimedia Producer uses video, audio, photography, and editing as tools to enlighten and educate audiences. By incorporating journalism with innovative multimedia techniques, the journalist reports and captures captivating moments and stories to give insight to our audience and subscribers.

They contribute to the creation and production of video content across Boston Globe Media’s network of platforms, including broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media, to produce distinctive journalism content focused on reaching new audiences on new platforms through a variety of different mediums.

This producer will have experience in video storytelling and demonstrated shooting and editing skills.

The producer will be part of a cross‑functional multimedia team that will be expected to work with other team members and company departments without limitations as set by the Sr. AME for Visual Journalism.

The job requires a self‑starter who can manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced newsroom with tight deadlines.

The BGMP office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines. This position is based in Boston, and candidates should be based in the area or willing to move.

The hourly rate for this role is $35.75 - $41.03.

Responsibilities

• Consistently produce high-quality video journalism using compelling video, photography, and/or audio, which accurately reflects the story and meets technical standards.
• Follow newsroom guidelines while exhibiting a strong sense of journalistic ethics.
• Oversee field and studio production aspects, including shooting, editing, audio recording, scripts, rundowns, and lighting.
• Work with reporters, editors, and producers to identify and produce timely video pieces.
• Create digital videos using their own work and the work of others, including wire and web sources.
• Use strong reporting skills to capture and edit news videos and longer documentary projects.
• Edit visual content at the direction of the video director, ensuring it is accurate, fair, insightful, and truthful, using strong visual storytelling techniques.
• Generate video ideas – pitch, develop, research, and write stories.
• Manage production for multiple ongoing projects on location and in studio.
• Partner with audience engagement and social media teams to produce innovative social and vertical video projects.
• Work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Adhere to company best practices for video editing and workflow.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Collaborate with staff across the newsroom to develop video ideas and projects that respond to evolving audience needs.
• Meet production schedules, ensuring projects are completed on time and accountable for editorial and production standards.
• Communicate with video director, editors, production technicians, and talent to convey shoot requirements and perform on‑location production responsibilities as needed.
• Follow post‑production processes, including editing and reviews via the Vimeo process.
• Take directions and feedback well while focusing on delivering high‑quality video on a deadline.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience producing videos, preferably in a daily news environment.
• College degree or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrable ability to write, record, create, edit, and produce multimedia features.
• Comfortable working on tight deadlines and in high‑stress breaking news situations.
• Experience with multiple camera setups, including Canon C100, C300, and various DSLR cameras.
• High level of expertise in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Ability to work late hours and weekends.
• Willingness to adapt, be audience‑focused, curious, and committed to creating an inclusive work environment.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Digital video, television, streaming, or documentary film production and process.
• Non‑linear video editing and video post‑production.
• Professional journalistic, documentary storytelling, and ethics.
• Studio production equipment and software, teleprompter, ENPS, and lighting.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong news judgment.

Skill In

• Visual communication instincts and storytelling sophistication.
• Pre‑production, production, and post‑production video production.
• Managing a slate of multiple video projects simultaneously.
• Digital video production experience in a newsroom setting.
• Creating daily production activities, including scripts, storyboarding, and editing.
• Managing within a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment with significant personal disruption.

Ability To

• Ensure the vision and mission of Boston Globe Media are upheld in all projects undertaken and produced.
• Take ownership of projects under tight and dynamic timeframes and expectations.
• Engage and follow departmental procedures, obtaining approvals as outlined by the video director before distribution.
• Communicate routinely with managers, colleagues, and stakeholders on substantive project issues.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and follow‑through on multi‑component procedures and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Organize multiple, simultaneous tasks and workflows.

Union

This position is a union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Newspaper Guild.

Legal

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

EEO Statement

At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We know a critical part of achieving this is by having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Boston Globe Media is an equal‑opportunity employer that welcomes candidates and colleagues of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.