Visual Newscast - Editor II

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The Visuals Editor will help develop and deliver daily visual news video packages for NPR’s visual newscast. The visual newscast team is part of NPR’s Visuals Team. The visual newscast is a video/photo morning daily report that can be viewed on smart speakers with screens, NPR.org and YouTube. The team starts at 5:30 AM Monday-Friday. The position will require the ability to think both quickly and expansively about visual news. Ideal candidates will bring experience in photo and/or video editing, workflow management, evidence of innovative visual expression, and a belief in the value of daily news coverage. This is a temporary contract position that ends June 8, 2024.

This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA.

Responsibilities

Produce, research and edit multiple short news videos from wires, staff, member stations and freelancers on tight daily deadlines for NPR’s daily visual newscasts on smart screens, YouTube and NPR.org.
Maintain documentation and production schedules.
Collaborate with visual and newscast producers and editors on daily videos published across multiple platforms.
Pitch, script, film, and edit videos for NPR’s short form video initiative for NPR.org, Instagram and TikTok.
Set-up lighting and film short, in-studio video intros for daily morning news product.
Take photo and video assignments as needed for all NPR content.
Uphold the highest standards for the visual tone of our storytelling
Survey company broadcasts, newswires, competition and internal communications to make sure our video storytelling is optimized and smart
Other duties as assigned
Hours and days could vary and might include some nights, weekends and holidays based on coverage needs.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in video, photography, journalism, or other similar related fields (or the equivalent combination of education and experience).

Required Skills

2 to 5 years’ experience editing video/photo for the web.
Demonstrated experience to edit photos and video for breaking news with speed and distinction.
Must be experienced videographer and photographer
Expertise in daily coverage of national news or general news
Experience making smart, fast, solid editorial decisions under pressure
A steely, unshakable sense of journalistic ethics.
Demonstrated ability to innovate in visual presentations.
Experience maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance and fairness.
Demonstrated ability to generate and execute creative ideas, and to assimilate and organize large amounts of information.
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability and willingness to relocate. In the future, Company may choose to transfer employees to other geographic locations. Severance provisions of the AFTRA collective bargaining agreement will apply should you choose not to accept a transfer. Ability and willingness to work off-hour shifts, including early mornings, nights and/or weekends.
Proven ability to consistently work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at Company and within the public radio system
Cultivate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Cultivate and support an inclusive and equitable workplace culture

WORK LOCATION

On-site: This is an on-site role based in Washington, DC .

Preferred Skills

Thorough knowledge of online video, photography, writing and audio production.
Experience and skill with digital publishing software.
Experience producing on digital video and audio workstations.

JOB TYPE

This is a temporary (6-month) full time position.