Social Video Producer, Temporary

ProPublica

is an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.

Applications will be accepted until at least Monday, June 1st at 3PM ET.

Short‑form video is an essential way many people receive news about the world, and we are looking to expand ProPublica's social video team with a two‑year temporary social video producer. This role will translate our long‑form journalism into short‑form, video‑first content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts and other social platforms. The work will build stand‑alone editorial products that highlight the investigations of our reporters.

Essential Responsibilities

Create video content that adheres to ethical journalistic principles and uses editorial judgment to translate stories with sensitivity, care, and an appropriate tone.

Collaborate with reporters, editors, visual editors, and audience team members to identify and produce compelling video storytelling.

Own the creative and technical production for videos from beginning to end, including writing and editing scripts, gathering visual assets, designing still and motion graphics, and writing social post captions.

Serve as the on‑screen narrator/host for videos, maintaining a voice and approach appropriate for ProPublica's brand.

Shoot and edit video in studio, remotely, and in the field, ensuring high‑quality production values.

Identify and edit media clips for video podcasts, live events, media appearances, and more, adapting them into optimized formats for social platforms.

Manage multiple projects across production stages, sometimes meeting tight deadlines.

Monitor the editorial calendar and pitch ideas for social video content and packages.

Define and maintain workflow processes and systems to ensure consistent video content production.

Track monthly video analytics reports to inform optimization and strategy.

Track evolving video platform trends and share insights with the team.

About You – Qualifications

Three or more years of video journalism, content production, and/or video editing experience.

Fluency in telling stories for social platforms using text on screen, voice‑overs, direct‑to‑camera, or other methods.

Strong understanding of algorithmic trends and platform optimization strategies, including crafting effective titles, thumbnails, descriptions, and metadata.

Experience conducting on‑camera interviews and directing video subjects in person and remotely.

Proficiency in media production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, Photoshop, and Figma.

Strong writing and editing skills.

Ability to communicate social storytelling ideas through scripts or storyboards and advocate for projects with social potential.

Experience with project management software such as Trello, Airtable, or Notion.

Collaborative mindset, stellar communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Ability to travel as needed for assignments, training, and staff meetings.

Desirable: Experience with a digital asset management system such as WoodWing.

Knowledge of media rights, clearances, and copyright permissions.

Experience working in a newsroom or media organization.

Benefits and Compensation
This is a full‑time position that includes benefits. The expected salary range is $90,000 to $105,000, with final compensation based on experience, accomplishments, and location. ProPublica is committed to equitable pay.

Applicants may be based in the U.S. remotely or in one of ProPublica's offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, or Berkeley, California. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other protected status.

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