Vertical Video Reporter

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with reporters to translate The Marshall Project’s journalism into compelling video.
• This includes identifying video-ready reporting, assisting reporters with scriptwriting, and directing/editing videos where the reporter serves as the on-camera talent.
• Lead The Marshall Project's vertical video strategy in collaboration with the Audience Team by conceptualizing, reporting, producing, and publishing original video journalism for social platforms.
• Actively monitor the criminal justice news cycle with an eye for faster-turnaround explainer videos that connect breaking and trending stories to The Marshall Project's reporting and expertise.
• Manage the full production lifecycle for multiple projects across different stages of production.
• Appear on-camera and host standalone video formats as needed, serving as a recurring face for The Marshall Project’s video presence.
• Regularly review video performance analytics with the Audience Director. Use these insights to identify what resonates with viewers and iterate on formats, pacing, and strategies.
• Advise reporting staff on filming best practices and field-recording techniques to ensure high-quality raw assets for collaborative projects.
• Ensure all videos are edited in accordance with house style and optimized for platform success, including closed captioning and platform-native engagement features.

Required Skills and Experiences

• 5+ years of professional journalism experience, with a demonstrated track record of producing video content for social media platforms.
• Experience developing and executing social video strategies that drive audience growth.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro with a focus on editing quickly and efficiently.
• Demonstrated success in producing social video that has reached large audiences on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
• A native understanding of the language of the internet and the specific visual and narrative pacing required for successful short-form vertical video.
• Comfortable with on-camera hosting duties and the ability to engage an audience directly.