Vertical Video Reporter

Seeking a creative and strategic Vertical Video Reporter, this full-time remote position will transform investigative reporting into high-impact visual storytelling, collaborating with reporters and leading vertical video strategies for social platforms.
Key responsibilities:

Partner with reporters to create compelling video content from investigative journalism
Lead the vertical video strategy by producing and publishing original video journalism for social media
Monitor the criminal justice news cycle to produce timely explainer videos connecting trending stories to the organization's reporting

Required qualifications:

5+ years of professional journalism experience with a focus on producing video content for social media
Experience in developing and executing social video strategies that enhance audience growth
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro for efficient video editing
Demonstrated success in creating social video content that engages large audiences on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram
Comfortable with on-camera hosting and engaging directly with audiences