Editor/Producer, News Video

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, seeks a Video Producer/Editor to create original videos for our website, social media platforms and our streaming channel. The Video Producer/Editor will report to the Executive Producer, News Video, and work collaboratively with the other video producers, reporters, and our programming team. We’re seeking a highly creative candidate with excellent news judgment.

Any person in this position will be represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Communications Workers of America Local 32035, AFL-CIO.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Research, edit, and produce compelling short-form explainer videos and long-form mini documentaries breaking down current events and Washington policies

Produce breaking news video packages with licensed material from press conferences, Congressional floor votes, and related hearings

Independently produce cohesive stories, from concept to completion, incorporating feedback from editors and team members, and providing constructive feedback on others’ videos

Keep learning creative ways to tell visual stories through text, music, graphic design and motion graphics — and effectively apply new techniques to your videos

Follow the news to the extent you can confidently and proactively conceptualize video series or standalone packages on relevant news and policy headlines

Collaborate with reporters and editors to produce creative explanatory content centering their news stories and investigations

Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum of three years’ video producing experience

Demonstrated experience both pitching and executing video packages

Keen eye for strong and dynamic visual design

Solid news judgment

Solid understanding of audience engagement (ability to understand internal and competitive analytics to understand why certain videos command larger audiences)

Skilled in all things Adobe Creative Suite, with specific experience in Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop

Highly resourceful team player, also able to be extremely effective independently

Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and able to build relationships

Able to accurately handle multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, television production, or equivalent experience

Able to work nights and weekends as the news cycle demands