Producer, Video Job at The Atlantic in New York

Overview

The Atlantic is seeking a creative, fast-moving Producer, Video to translate our journalism into shareable videos while upholding editorial standards and the Atlantic’s editorial vision. The producer will shoot, edit, and produce social-first video projects, including filming during reporting trips and at live events; maintain high-quality video output; nurture audiences on video-first platforms; and analyze key performance metrics. The role includes amplifying the publication’s presence on new and existing platforms, increasing publishing cadence, enhancing visual style, diversifying the video portfolio, and staying ahead of industry trends and innovations. The position requires general audience duties, collaboration across the newsroom, and occasional night and weekend work.

Please submit links to three relevant clips with your application, and indicate your level of involvement with the production of the clips.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Produce and edit short- and medium-form videos, audiograms, animated swipes, and more, maintaining high quality at a competitive pace.
• Script, set up, film, and produce videos in office and in the field to accompany and enhance The Atlantic’s reporting and analysis.
• Pitch and develop video projects, including short-form social videos, writer-led videos, ambitious social-first reported short videos, and more.
• Contribute to the enhancement of The Atlantic’s video strategy, including design, workflows, distribution, and innovation.
• Work closely with writers and editors to translate journalism into video formats.
• In collaboration with the insights team, evaluate performance metrics to inform the video strategy.
• Write share text and titles to accompany social videos with clarity, engagement, editorial excellence, and SEO.

Qualities Of a Successful Candidate Include

Salary

Salary Minimum : $85,000; Salary Maximum : $100,000. This is a Guild position.

About The Atlantic

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we are at a moment of continuation and transformation, upholding our legacy while reinventing ourselves for the future.

Equal Opportunity / Vaccination Policy

The Atlantic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from underrepresented communities, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Job offers are contingent upon reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, unless an approved accommodation is provided for disability / medical reasons or sincerely-held religious belief.

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