Temporary Junior Video Producer

In the role of Temporary Junior Video Producer at Forbes, you will be a valued member of a crucial department whose mission is spread Forbes’ high-quality journalism and content. You will help cover the realm of breaking news and politics. We are looking for an eager, smart producer who lives and breathes news, has an interest in politics, has an ever-expanding digital and social media understanding and toolset, and someone who enjoys being part of a fast-paced environment where creativity and teamwork are highly valued.

This producer will report to the Deputy Director, Breaking News Video. The shift will be Mondays through Fridays, 10 am – 6 pm or 2 pm -10 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Post content to YouTube of political events, press conferences, and other breaking news stories
• Create original text, photo, and video content for YouTube channel
• Clip video of breaking news events, political hearings, and other press conferences
• Role may include article writing and video creation should team member show interest in it

Requirements:

• Team player with a good sense of humor who is willing to offer ideas and receive them
• Strong editorial judgment with a keen understanding of news, politics, business
• Strategic thinker, someone who can balance multiple news events at once and understand what to prioritize and how to disseminate a story
• Basic-to-intermediate familiarity and experience using creative apps like Adobe Photoshop and Premiere
• One to two years’ experience working in news, politics or social media

The hourly rate for this role is $24.00 - $24.00

Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith.  The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate.  In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company’s pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so.  Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions.  We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes.  Thank you for your interest in joining Forbes!

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