CBS News: Freelance Video Producer

Videographer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: CBS News

Location: New York, United States

Contract: Temporary, Freelance

Responsibilities:

• Edit videos ranging from: quick-turn around VOs, SOTs, NATPKGs, PKGs, headline opens, syndicated 30 minute to hour-long programming, short and long-form documentary-style packages, while maintaining sound news judgment throughout the process
• Elevate audio-visual quality of all elements that air on CBS News and its other platforms
• Juggle multiple edits for news shows and breaking news situations
• Quality control videos that go on air and on Crispin
• Collaborate with fellow editors and producers
• Keeping relevant stakeholders updated with assignment progress
• Deliver video assets to various stakeholders, and distribute on-demand video content

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3-5 years work experience producing and editing video for broadcast or digital streaming news production
• Fluent in Avid Media Composer
• Ability to handle intense deadline pressure and continually react to breaking news in a calm, streamlined and efficient manner
• Ability to provide creative solutions, multitask, and prioritize assignments well under extreme deadlines
• Excellent editorial judgment and a superior eye for spotting compelling video
• Strong understanding of media management
• Demonstrated ability in working collaboratively with others, both in person and remotely
• Basic photo-editing skills
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Slack
• Ability to work flexible hours, holidays and weekends
• Must be willing to work in CBS News’ broadcast center in New York at a minimum of 4x a week
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience

Desired qualifications:

• Familiarity in Adobe Suite (specifically Premiere, Photoshop, Encoder, and Audition) are a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or other discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation
• Experience shooting with ENG cameras and and three-point lighting
• Experience with green screen studio setup
• Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing