Vertical Video Reporter

Job Summary

Seeking a creative and strategic Vertical Video Reporter, this full-time remote position will transform investigative reporting into high-impact visual storytelling, collaborating with reporters and leading vertical video strategies for social platforms.

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with reporters to create compelling video content from investigative journalism
• Lead the vertical video strategy by producing and publishing original video journalism for social media
• Monitor the criminal justice news cycle to produce timely explainer videos connecting trending stories to the organization's reporting

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional journalism experience with a focus on producing video content for social media
• Experience in developing and executing social video strategies that enhance audience growth
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro for efficient video editing
• Demonstrated success in creating social video content that engages large audiences on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram
• Comfortable with on-camera hosting and engaging directly with audiences