ten daily Video Producer

Work type: Full time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Digital, News, Operations

Network Ten is looking for a Video Producer to join the video team
for TEN’s news, entertainment and lifestyle digital platform, ten
daily. Reporting to the Video Team Lead this vital role will be
responsible for supporting the brand’s video strategy, ensuring ten
daily delivers timely, accurate, compelling and engaging video across a
variety of topics from news, sport, entertainment, food and viral
stories to engage audiences across digital and social platforms.
You will work closely with the video team, ten daily journalists,
producers, TEN stakeholders and technical staff, ensuring ten daily
journalists have access to compelling, shareable and news-worthy video
content to support our stories.
A creative thinker and digital storyteller, the video producer should
be passionate about identifying new ways to tell stories through video
formats, sourcing and editing engaging video optimised for sharing.
Experiencing shooting original video (in studio or on location) would be
a bonus.
A passionate news and content junkie, this role will be required to
keep a close watch on the news cycle, responding to breaking news
stories, procedures and live events by quickly packaging and producing
great video content for journalists and our social team as required.
Experience working in a broadcast environment or deadline-driven
newsroom is ideal.  
In addition to your strong editing skills (using software such as
Premiere, Viz Easy Cut, or AVID), you will be adept at producing video
content quickly, uploading to websites, and experience with Brightcove
or similar video CMS platforms will be ideal.
The applicant should be creative (with a sense of humour), a fast
decision maker and problem solver with excellent communication skills.
They’ll be highly organised, a team player and genuinely passionate
about video content, and what makes users click, share and engage with
content on digital platforms
Flexibility to work outside regular office hours, including early mornings, late nights or on weekend when required. 
Key responsibilities of the role: 
Supporting ten daily’s video strategy; produce, source, edit and
distribute engaging, unique and exciting short-form video content
driving video streams online and via social platformsCreating compelling video content for web and social distribution,
including the creation of short-form videos, GIFS or multimedia clipsWork with TEN News teams, Social Media, Programming and talent, developing innovative ways to engage audiences via videoProvide support during live events or breaking news, which may include working out of office hours or on weekends as requiredLeverage social channels and broadcast systems to source and gather content for journalists, ensuring clearance for digital useShare video knowledge and insights with the team - staying in the know!Be a natural storyteller who can push the boundaries via video formats
Required qualifications:
2+ years of experience producing and editing digital video contentExperience working in a newsroom or broadcast news environment ideal; ability to create content around news eventsStrong experience using video and image editing software such as Premiere, After Effects, Viz Easy Cut or AVID.Knowledge of digital breaking news proceduresComputer literacy, knowledge of server and FTP systems and a clear understanding of multimedia formats.Well-developed communication skillsSolid understanding of the social web, copyright and Australian media law
Skills and abilities
Exceptional communication skillsConfident understanding of video editing softwareAbility to work under pressure in a digital news environmentExcellent organisational and time management skillsCreative and collaborative thinkerPerformance drivenSelf-motivated and an enthusiastic team player
If you are passionate about television and media, have the skills and
ability to make a difference in this role and want to be seriously
challenged to achieve your full potential, we want to hear from you.
Please apply by sending your application via the link.


Advertised: 19 Mar 2018 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Apr 2018 AUS Eastern Standard Time