Video Producer Job at DallasNews Corporation in Dallas

Job Title

Video Producer

Business Title

Video Producer

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Downtown Dallas (TDMN) - Dallas, TX 75201 US (Primary)

Salary Grade

Job Type

Full-Time

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Travel

Job Description

The Dallas Morning News seeks a versatile and ambitious Video Producer to join its award-winning visuals team.

Our company is significantly expanding its video efforts to engage and connect with our audience in new, dynamic ways. We're investing in high-quality content production across various platforms, including social media, podcasts and on our website. Our video producers are essential to elevate our brand through powerful visual storytelling.

The ideal candidate is a skilled video journalist who is as comfortable editing short-form news videos on deadline as they are producing their own long-form narrative over several months. At times you will produce your own videos, acting as editor, producer, reporter and videographer. Other times you will act as the lead video editor in the newsroom, quickly turning clips captured by our staff into engaging content for our website and social media platforms.

This is a dynamic role in the ever-changing environment of a daily newsroom. You should have a high level of organization and responsibility, plus a full understanding of and strict adherence to visual journalism ethical standards. This producer will work in partnership with another video producer, both under our deputy director of visual journalism/video.

You will oversee video projects from pre-production to post-production, and help create and maintain an efficient video workflow. The successful candidate will have the ability to produce quality content quickly and adjust to and overcome challenges on the fly while collaborating with multiple stakeholders on tight deadlines.

In addition to recording and editing video, you will help manage our various video platforms. This teamplays a critical role in managing video uploads, optimizing content for SEO, maintaining our video channels, and ensuring the latest videos are published on the website.

You will brainstorm with reporters and editors, generate innovative ideas and make news-driven video decisions. You will also work with our audience team to create engaging social media content for our digital platforms. We are looking for someone who will come with abundant ideas and energy and bring a passion for teamwork.

This role requires a flexible, rotating schedule that can include nights, holidays and weekends. We work in the office three days a week to foster collaboration.

This position is based in Dallas. While our coverage area is mainly North Texas, we routinely send visual journalists beyond the region.

The Dallas Morning News believes a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential to a thriving workplace for all. We are in search of a diverse group of candidates.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Pitch, edit, and produce engaging short and long-form audience-focused video content for various platforms
• Collaborate with multiple departments, editors, reporters, and visual journalists on daily and enterprise stories
• Maintain multiple video platforms and ensure our content is SEO optimized
• Post videos daily on the website to keep our content fresh and engaging for visitors
• Assist with audio and podcast production
• Assist with internal video production for DallasNews Corporation
• Occasionally required to capture photographs on assignment

Job Requirements

Job requirements:

• At least one year of experience as a videographer or photojournalist
• Must have a valid driver's license and registered vehicle to travel to assignments

Skills:

• Fluency with video and editing software, including Canva, PhotoShop, After Effects and/or other relevant tools
• Must be proficient in capturing and editing audio for video and podcasts
• Experience recording and editing video on deadline
• Understanding of advanced camera operations as well as extensive knowledge of lighting different types of sets
• Must be proficient in using a digital camera in the transmission of photographic images
• Proficiency in writing video captions, with an emphasis on speed, accuracy and a command of grammar and AP style
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as a co-collaborator with fellow team members, maintaining open communication
• Firm understanding of journalistic ethics
• Proficiency in Spanish is a bonus, though not required

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in video, film, photography or a related field

About HNP

With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers (HNP) represents a network of 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, including the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany). Our portfolio also includes several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites such as Chron., CT Insider, MySA and SFGATE, along with marketing services businesses like Medium Giant and entertainment brands such as King Features Syndicate.

At HNP, we're investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories - growing newsrooms, diversifying tools and evolving platforms - to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.

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The Dallas Morning News

About Business Unit for Job Postings: Since 1885, The Dallas Morning News (www.dallasnews.com) has been North Texas' trusted source for credible, independent journalism - reporting with accuracy, fairness, and integrity. Each week, we reach more than 4 million people across print, digital, and social platforms, covering the stories that shape life in Dallas and across the state. From politics and public policy to business, culture, and sports, our mission is to inform, engage, and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

What We Offer

• Flexible Work Schedules - Because balance matters.
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage - Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• 24/7 Telemedicine Access (MDLive) - Talk to board-certified doctors anytime, anywhere.
• FMLA & Parental Leave - Supporting you through life's important moments.
• Retirement Benefits with Employer Contributions - Helping you invest in your future.
• Onsite Fitness Center - Stay active and energized during your day.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for life's challenges.
• Monthly "Health & Wealth" Webinars - Tools and tips to support your physical and financial wellness.
• 18 Days of Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays - Plenty of time to recharge.
• 8 Hours of Paid Community Service Time - Give back to the causes that matter most to you.