Producer, Vox Video

WHO WE ARE

Vox candidly shepherds audiences through politics and policy, business and pop culture, food, science, and everything else that matters.

Vox is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about what’s now, what’s next, and what’s possible.

As a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists, we believe it is a moral and business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, and our platforms, products, and partnerships.

Vox is looking for an experienced producer to join our award-winning video team. You will be part of a team that creates thoughtful, original midform videos, preserving the explanatory DNA that is essential to Vox, while also developing new video formats and series.

Top candidates will have a professional background in video journalism with exceptional shooting, scripting and editing skills. The producer will be expected to pitch, develop, research and report original video explainers on deadline and produce best-in-class video storytelling that Vox has become known for.

This person will also be a creative thinker who wants to experiment with new storytelling formats. We want someone who’s not afraid to try new things and learn from them. There are many ways to create an explainer, and the right candidate will bring innovation and fresh ideas to the position.

This role is based in New York and is a hybrid role that will require some in-office days.

To apply, please submit a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience meet or exceed the key candidate requirements. Include links to five videos that demonstrate your ability to pitch, develop, script, and edit original video stories.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Pitch, research, report and script original video stories.
• Shoot and edit videos in-studio and in the field.
• Manage every aspect of video production from start to finish, delivering high-quality results efficiently and on deadline.
• Manage multiple projects at various stages of production in a fast-paced setting and maintain a pipeline of work; this role will require strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Occasionally jump on camera when it makes sense, bringing your own voice and personality to videos.
• Collaborate closely with journalists across the Vox newsroom to turn our journalism into smart, timely videos.
• Develop innovative storytelling techniques and formats.
• Adhere to all journalistic and legal standards at all times.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

We’re looking for a creative, enthusiastic producer with a passion for Vox’s explanatory mission. You’ll have:

• 2-4 years of experience in video journalism.
• A passion for Vox’s mission of helping audiences understand what really matters.
• An established record of deep research, reporting, scripting and high-quality field production.
• Expert-level understanding of Adobe Suite, with a high-level of expertise in Premiere and knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Familiarity with YouTube video production and publishing, as well as, vertical video editing tools such as Capcut, Descript.
• Proficiency with studio lighting setups and field shoots
• Strong communication, organizational and time-management skills, as well as, attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player who will enjoy working across the organization.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This job is located in New York.

WHY VOX MEDIA?

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefitshere.

This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep ourdiversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our valueshere, and our approach to corporate citizenshiphere.

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team ([email protected]).

WHAT COMES NEXT

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud,here.