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NPR Visuals is focused on creating and distributing content that reflects and serves America. We work with teams across NPR, our member stations, and content partners to tell stories and engage audiences on NPR.org, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and other visual platforms.

As a member of the Visuals team, the Video Assistant Producer will be primarily focused on creating short form, best in class visual content that can deliver a satisfying experience in a minute or less. The content will need to be visually arresting and informative; giving you something that you didn’t know in a way that reflects the best characteristics of NPR. We will pilot content using Agile scrum methodology, with an emphasis on more diverse visual stories featuring more diverse storytellers. This is a temporary position with an end date of Dec. 31, 2024.

This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop, conceive and execute original visual content from pitch through publication with a sophisticated understanding of how to tailor storytelling for young and diverse audiences.
  • Produce, shoot and edit video and photography for visual platforms. 
  • Clearly communicate vision, project goals, narrative scope and timeline in collaboration with an Editor. 
  • Collaborate with Visual producers to develop story ideas for videos, photo essays, and visual story-telling for platforms like Instagram and TikTok, including adapting longer form video for a wide array of visual platforms. 
  • Advanced knowledge of social and streaming platforms, accompanying formats and best practices.
  • Research story ideas and fact check supporting materials maintaining NPR editorial and ethical guidelines. 
  • Perform post-production techniques: text graphics, sound design, and color correction.
  • Uphold the highest standards for the visual tone of our storytelling.
  • Survey NPR and the competitive landscape to make sure our video storytelling is optimized and smart.
  • Occasionally assigns, develops and edits original video stories 
  • Willingness to work flexible hours. Occasional travel required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

REQUIRED SKILLS         

  • At least 3-5 years of video production and photographic storytelling experience, preferably with a major network or newsroom, studio or creative agency.
  • Experience working with video and still cameras.
  • Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud programs related to video and photo design. (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere)
  • Ability to handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent time frames and changing priorities/conditions.
  • Demonstrated commitment to increasing audience diversity.
  • Be well versed in copyright and ethical journalism practices
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Have a strong interest in current events
  • Ability to work independently and with members of a cooperative team.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

  • Comfortable being on camera.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a specialization in film, video, media production, photography or journalism preferred.

WORK LOCATION

  • On-site: This is an on-site role based in Washington, DC .

JOB TYPE

  • This is a temporary (6-month) full time position.

COMPENSATION

Hourly Rate: The U.S. based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is $37.25 per hour. The rate displayed reflects the hourly rate NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees. 

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The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.
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