Social Video Producer (Producer)

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The Associated Press seeks a social video producer to join a growing team of diverse journalists focused on digital audiences. We're looking for someone with a deep understanding of how vertical video travels on social, site and other digital platforms, who can work collaboratively with other parts of the newsroom to make AP's video journalism shine. If you want to help shape the future of how mobile-first audiences consume news - this role is for you. This is a staff position covered by AP's agreement with the News Media Guild.

Responsibilities: In this role, you will script, produce and edit vertical video for platforms including YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, as well as AP's website and app. From trending soundbites and breaking news to reporter-driven explainers and in-the-field dispatches, you are someone who can closely follow the news cycle to proactively identify stories and moments of interest to audiences. You will also monitor livestreams and cut highlights for the live blog, YouTube and APNews.com.

Reporting to the deputy director for digital and social video, this role can be based in any U.S. city and will work an afternoon/evening shift, Eastern time.

Preferred Qualifications: To excel in this role, you'll need to be comfortable editing quickly in Adobe Premiere and Davinci Resolve, especially when news breaks. Whether you're crafting your video's opening hook or writing an eye-catching headline, you're always thinking about how your video can get people to stop scrolling on their phones. You also have an understanding of video analytics and know how to shift strategies based on audience habits. We're also looking for a candidate who loves synthesizing news stories into conversational scripts - and it's a big plus if you can then present those on-camera.

We're looking for a journalist who:

• has proven experience in social video production, from recording videos on your phone to using the most up-to-date technology to complete polished vertical stories.
• can quickly become conversant with AP style and every aspect of AP's all formats news report.
• has strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with various news desks including: text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics.
• pursues innovative and inclusive techniques while maintaining AP's standards for integrity and objectivity.
• has strong knowledge of the creator/influencer universe.
• has the ability and willingness to work at night and on weekends as coverage demands.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, such as at least two years of full-time work as an editor, reporter, video producer or social media producer at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital news outlet or AP bureau.
• All applicants must be able to work in the U.S. or be able to gain permission to do so.
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English. Professional competency in a language besides English is a plus.

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.

This position is covered by The Associated Press' contract with the News Media Guild, which provides for an annual salary for Class A staff of between $52,046 and $82,934 based on location and years of professional experience. AP may offer additional compensation based on a job candidate's skills, qualifications and market location.Employees are eligible to participate, according to the terms of the official plan documents, in a 401(k) plan and employer-sponsored health insurance plan, and are eligible for paid time off and holidays in accordance with AP policy.

The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave for any new parent
• Mental health resources

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

Application deadline is May 6, 2025 at 11:59PM EST.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.