Videographer/ Video Editor & Producer - Cox First Media

Cox First Media is looking for creative, innovative and experienced videography talent. The videographer/video editor and producer role is key in Cox First Media's drive to be the digital news and information leader in our market. This role drives our digital storytelling and audience growth through video, editing and creating finished content and publishing it to digital platforms and social media channels such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook.
This role should be tapped into audience interest and the biggest digital opportunities of the day, using analytics and planned and trending editorial plans to maximize our multimedia content's reach across the market. They need to be highly collaborative with other staff, including photographers, videographers, and editorial and product staff.
As part of their job, they will own analytics for our multimedia content, including setting benchmarks and sharing reports. They'll also work with other editorial and product staff on establishing workflows and best practices around video production, requiring someone with strong project and process management skills.
The position is based in Dayton, Ohio. Cox First Media has a hybrid work environment. Cox First Media includes Dayton Daily News, Journal-News and the Springfield News-Sun. While this role is focused on Dayton Daily News, this position may be asked to do work that focuses on one of the other brands in Cox First Media, depending on organizational priorities, staffing and audience needs.
Responsibilities

• Edit short and longform video content for multiple outlets, including social media, YouTube, websites and other digital products
• Evaluate raw footage and review shot lists and storyboards
• Use software to enhance video footage, including adding captions and branding
• Identify ways to improve and enhance footage
• Implement effective storytelling techniques
• Suggest and implement appropriate special effects and music additions
• Collaborate with editorial team members
• Coordinate with team members to build a multimedia editorial calendar with a goal to grow and engage digital audiences
• Publish video content to a variety of platforms and channels, including websites, social media, and YouTube
• Use analytics to measure video performance across all digital channels, using learnings to inform and tailor your work and to share best practices with staff

Education/Experience Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years' experience in a related field (film studies, production, video editing, visual effects, cinematography, etc). The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years' experience; or 9 years' experience in a related field

Other Qualifications:

• Relevant work experience focusing in the post-production process
• Proficiency with video editing software, such as Adobe Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, and Avid Media Composer
• An advanced understanding of sound effects and special effects
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Critical thinking and problem-solving talents
• Communication skills that allow the editor to collaborate with other video production team members
• Experience with digital video editing and motion graphics
• Experience creating and publishing content to digital and social media channels
• Understanding of analytics, including how to leverage learnings into content that engages our audiences

USD 25.58 - 38.37 per hour
Compensation:
Hourly base pay rate is $25.58 - $38.37/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Benefits:
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
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