Technical Producer-VPC, Video Technology and Operations, USA TODAY CO.

Technical Producer – VPC, Video Technology and Operations
Location: Atlanta, GA.

USA TODAY Media Company seeks a Technical Producer to lead video production support across our Network from the Video Production Center in Atlanta. The role sits at the intersection of technical operations and hands‑on production, supporting 24/7 news coverage and live streams across owned and social platforms.

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership for field productions, including developing and implementing best practices for shot creation, field workflows, and video transmission across Network properties.

Partner with team leads and multiple IT teams to integrate tools and systems, meeting fast‑changing technical requirements and business needs.

Train and support video champions and teams across the USA TODAY NETWORK on technical operations, systems, and production software best practices.

Advise leaders across the USA TODAY NETWORK on video technical strategy and ecosystem decisions, making timely recommendations when pivots are needed.

Track emerging video technology trends and evaluate new tools that can improve quality, speed, and reliability for the business.

Other duties as assigned to support the production goals and strategy.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Expert knowledge of video production, transmission, hardware, and non‑linear editing systems, with a focus on Adobe Creative Cloud applications and workflows.

In‑depth knowledge of live streaming software and hardware, plus an understanding of requirements across major social destinations.

Experience with web‑based video interview recording platforms.

Excellent critical thinking skills and an aptitude for solving problems.

Excellent communication skills.

Advanced knowledge of IP video technology.

Advanced knowledge of network infrastructure.

Advanced knowledge of system security.

Experience in project management.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Employment is contingent on passing a post‑offer, pre‑employment background check.

Equal Opportunity Employment
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

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