Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought‑provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
Newsweek is seeking a Video News Producer to deliver high‑quality, timely, and platform‑optimized video and visual storytelling that strengthens journalism and drives audience engagement. This role is central to how we present news—treating visuals as a core editorial component, not a supplement.
The Video News Producer will work at the heart of a fast‑paced newsroom, identifying and producing compelling video, graphics, and visual assets that enhance stories across our CMS, social platforms, and YouTube.
Key Responsibilities Visual Storytelling (Core Responsibility) Identify, create, or source high‑impact visuals (video, stills, graphics, data visuals) that add clear editorial value to Newsweek journalism
Anticipate visual needs for major, developing, and breaking stories
Ensure visuals enhance storytelling and contribute meaningfully to audience engagement and dwell time
Breaking News & Video Monitoring Continuously monitor news developments, video agency feeds (e.g. AP, Storyful, C‑SPAN, government feeds), and social platforms
Quickly source, produce, and publish relevant video content for breaking and trending stories
Ensure all assets are correctly ingested, labeled, and positioned effectively in the CMS and across platforms
Tailor video content for each platform (CMS, social channels, YouTube), ensuring optimal format, pacing, and length
Select the most effective storytelling format for each story (e.g. reporter‑led, voiceover, caption‑led, sound‑on‑tape, VO‑only)
Contribute to newsroom goals around audience engagement, including improving reader/viewer dwell time
Work closely with Newsweek’s newsdesk, social, and editorial teams to align on priorities and identify opportunities for video‑led storytelling
Collaborate constructively with reporters and editors throughout the production process
Communicate clearly across shifts to maintain continuity, especially during breaking news
Workflow & Asset Management Maintain well‑organised assets and clear production workflows
Provide detailed handover notes to ensure seamless continuity between producers and shifts
Use AI and production tools appropriately to improve speed, efficiency, and output quality
Stay informed about emerging tools and workflows and contribute to continuous improvement of visual storytelling
Requirements Strong editorial judgment and a clear understanding of how visuals enhance journalism
Interest in US news is a must
2‑5 years of experience producing video content in a fast‑paced newsroom or digital media environment
Ability to respond quickly and accurately to breaking news
Proven ability to optimise content for different platforms
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in asset management and workflows
Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills
Familiarity with video editing tools and newsroom CMS platforms
Openness to experimenting with new tools, including AI‑driven workflows
Why Join Newsweek Be part of a global newsroom delivering impactful journalism
Play a central role in shaping how stories are told visually
Work in a collaborative, fast‑moving news environment
Opportunity to innovate and influence evolving video and storytelling formats
Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.
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In Summary: Newsweek is seeking a Video News Producer to deliver high‑quality, timely, and platform‑optimized video and visual storytelling that strengthens journalism and drives audience engagement . This role is central to how we present news—treating visuals as a core editorial component, not a supplement . The video news producer will work at the heart of a fast‑paced newsroom .
En Español:
Newsweek es la organización de medios globales que ha ganado el tiempo y la confianza del público durante más de 90 años. Newsweek llega a 100 millones de personas cada mes con noticias, opiniones, imágenes, gráficos y videos estimulantes entregados en una docena de plataformas impresas y digitales. Con sede en Nueva York, Newsweek también publica ediciones internacionales en EMEA y Asia. AP, Storyful, C‐SPAN, feeds gubernamentales) y plataformas sociales Obtener, producir y publicar rápidamente contenido de video relevante para historias innovadoras y tendencias Asegurar que todos los activos se ingieran correctamente, etiqueten y posicionen eficazmente en el CMS y en todas las plataformas Adaptar el contenido de vídeo para cada plataforma (CMS, canales sociales, YouTube), asegurando un formato óptimo, ritmo y longitud Seleccione el formato de narración más efectivo para cada historia (por ejemplo. Trabajar en estrecha colaboración con el escritorio de noticias, los equipos sociales y editoriales de Newsweek para alinear las prioridades e identificar oportunidades de narración guiada por videos Colaborar constructivamente con reporteros y redactores a lo largo del proceso productivo Comunicarse claramente entre turnos para mantener la continuidad, especialmente durante la actualidad Workflow & Asset Management Mantener activos bien organizados y flujos de trabajo claros de producción Proporcionar notas detalladas para garantizar una continua continuidad sin problemas entre productores y transmisiones Utilice inteligencia artificial (IA) y herramientas de producción adecuadamente para mejorar la velocidad, eficiencia y calidad de salida de información sobre los procesos de trabajo emergentes Y contribuya a la mejora rápida y contínua de las habilidades de almacenamiento visual Recurso editorial y un conocimiento claro de cómo se debe desarrollar una plataforma de comunicación óptima. Buscamos empleados de diversos orígenes y nos comprometemos a proporcionar un lugar de trabajo inclusivo, equitativo y respetuoso. #J-18808-Ljbffr