Deadline extended! Applications are open for this position until May 6th.
The Video Consortium is seeking a full-time Director to lead its new Local Video Journalism Program, which will expand upon the organization’s ongoing support and development of its robust network of documentary journalists. This is an extraordinary opportunity for someone with a background in video journalism — who has robust team building skills, deep local newsroom experience, a strong track record in innovation/building new initiatives from the ground up, and a desire to drive positive change in today’s media landscape. This role will, with the support of VC’s core team and collaboration of its incredible network of community organizers, work to harness the medium of video as an essential instrument for deeply reaching and informing audiences.
The ideal candidate will have ample past experience working in video production within a local newsroom(s) and/or at a multimedia desk, as both a journalist and as a hiring/team manager, and also understands what it takes to produce a powerful, character-driven story that, when published, makes a splash. They will be familiar with the inner workings and dynamics of a newsroom — of photo and video-focused journalists working with writers, of juggling outside/freelance work, of the process that a piece must go through before publishing, and of the different stakeholders and personalities involved in bringing stories to life, no matter the medium. They also will understand the difficulties of being a newsroom manager and leader, be it stretching budgets or aligning with strategic goals set by management. Essentially, they will also be passionate about using video in innovative and novel ways and on diverse platforms.
This role will also be working outside of newsrooms to build community-driven infrastructure that strengthens journalism and nonfiction storytelling ecosystems across the United States. Experience organizing communities of professionals and bringing people together towards a shared vision will also be essential for this role.
Importantly, this person will understand the state of the journalism landscape across the United States, and feel passionate about transforming and strengthening it to drive positive change in local and, in turn, global communities alike. Join our passionate team of changemakers!
Requirements:
- 4+ years working as a video/documentary journalist, video producer, and/or multimedia editor (of a department, not a video editor) within US-based local newsrooms.
Understanding of the culture of a newsroom (text, video, photo) and the various departments that come together to bring a story to life
Understanding of the publishing process of a video: from story creation to production/post-production to fact-checking to gathering assets for publication
Keen negotiating and partnership prowess: experience in brokering successful partnerships with positive impact
Passion, enthusiasm, and excitement for building new things from the ground up
Meticulous and nuanced written and oral communication skills
A passion for driving change, for diverse perspectives, for disrupting the status quo
Excellent project management skills and extreme organizational abilities
Strong negotiation and partnership/facilitation skills
Extremely organized, with comfort in juggling multiple conversations, projects, and ideas simultaneously
Warmth, with open communication techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A deep love for character-driven visual storytelling
Please note: per the nature of this role, candidate must be living in the United States.
Role Specifics:
Reports to the Executive Director
Salary: $70,000 - $74,000 (Full-time, W2), with additional healthcare and home office stipends.
Fully remote and flexible work hours, with generous PTO and holiday schedules.
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We look forward to learning about you and your work!
VC is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by law.
