The Dallas Morning News seeks an ambitious and versatile Video Producer to join its award‑winning visuals team. The newsroom is investing in high‑quality content production across social media, podcasts and the website, and video producers play a key role in elevating the brand through powerful visual storytelling.
The ideal candidate is a skilled video journalist who is comfortable editing short‑form news videos on deadline as well as producing long‑form narratives that span several months. At times you will act as editor, producer, reporter and videographer; other times you will serve as the lead video editor in the newsroom, turning clips captured by staff into engaging content for the website and social media platforms.
This dynamic role requires strong organization, a full understanding of visual‑journalism ethics, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. You will oversee projects from pre‑production to post‑production, create and maintain an efficient video workflow, manage various video platforms, optimize content for SEO, and ensure timely publication on the website.
The position is based in Dallas, works in the office three days a week, and requires a flexible rotating schedule that can include nights, holidays and weekends. The newsroom regularly sends visual journalists beyond the North Texas region.
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 content is SEO‑optimized
Post videos daily on the website to keep content fresh and engaging
Assist with audio and podcast production
Assist with internal video production for DallasNews Corporation
Occasionally capture photographs on assignment
Job Requirements
At least one year of experience as a videographer or photojournalist
Valid driver’s license and registered vehicle for travel to assignments
Skills
Fluency with video and editing software, including Canva, Photoshop, After Effects and related tools
Proficient in capturing and editing audio for video and podcasts
Experience recording and editing video on deadline
Understanding of advanced camera operations and lighting on various sets
Proficient in using a digital camera for photographic images
Proficiency in writing video captions with speed, accuracy, and AP style grammar
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with 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
The Dallas Morning News believes a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential to a thriving workplace. We are in search of a diverse group of candidates and invite applicants who reflect the communities we serve.
Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation for the application process, please contact hnpemployment@hearst.com. Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation.
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The ideal candidate is a skilled video journalist who is comfortable editing short‑form news videos on deadline as well as producing long‑form narratives that span several months. At times you will act as editor, producer, reporter and videographer; other times you will serve as the lead video editor in the newsroom, turning clips captured by staff into engaging content for the website and social media platforms.
This dynamic role requires strong organization, a full understanding of visual‑journalism ethics, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. You will oversee projects from pre‑production to post‑production, create and maintain an efficient video workflow, manage various video platforms, optimize content for SEO, and ensure timely publication on the website.
The position is based in Dallas, works in the office three days a week, and requires a flexible rotating schedule that can include nights, holidays and weekends. The newsroom regularly sends visual journalists beyond the North Texas region.
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 content is SEO‑optimized
Post videos daily on the website to keep content fresh and engaging
Assist with audio and podcast production
Assist with internal video production for DallasNews Corporation
Occasionally capture photographs on assignment
Job Requirements
At least one year of experience as a videographer or photojournalist
Valid driver’s license and registered vehicle for travel to assignments
Skills
Fluency with video and editing software, including Canva, Photoshop, After Effects and related tools
Proficient in capturing and editing audio for video and podcasts
Experience recording and editing video on deadline
Understanding of advanced camera operations and lighting on various sets
Proficient in using a digital camera for photographic images
Proficiency in writing video captions with speed, accuracy, and AP style grammar
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with 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
The Dallas Morning News believes a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential to a thriving workplace. We are in search of a diverse group of candidates and invite applicants who reflect the communities we serve.
Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation for the application process, please contact hnpemployment@hearst.com. Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation.
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