Description:
Video Journalist
Access Framingham is seeking a dynamic and creative Video Journalist to deliver timely, impactful quality hyperlocal content for The Frame: Framingham News in Focus. The position works alongside the News Supervisor to bring ideas to fruition and generate audio and video programming for distribution. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Executive Director. Some evening and weekend work is required.
DUTIES
Shoot, write, edit, and research weekly packages for The Frame across multiple platforms.
Collaborate with News Supervisor on daily and long-term video assignments, sometimes as part of a team and often as a solo videographer/producer
Provide video production direction, including pre-production, field production, studio and post-production
Edit video promptly; at times may require a quick turnaround; a high volume of editing in this role
Develop and implement enterprise stories
Produce podcasts
Work with the Operations Manager to develop and maintain video production workflows, archiving, and asset management.
Coordinate with staff on the maintenance of cameras, lighting, audio gear, editing workstation, and other video production equipment
Handle project plans, report on deliverables, and meet with senior leaders.
Develop compelling scripts and storyboards for a wide range of multimedia content including, but not limited to video projects, news, documentary, promotional, and educational productions
Designs motion graphics for local origination programming
Serve as on air talent occasionally as needed
Condense 30 minutes of video footage into a 3-minute story
JOB REQUIREMENTS & DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of combined experience in television, studio, video, and post-production
High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications, or media-related field
Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Premier as demonstrated in a portfolio or professional works samples
Professional experience shooting, editing, and producing news, documentary-style, educational, and other scripted video and audio projects as required.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, and other motion graphic applications
Demonstrated understanding of video formats and compression
Some experience developing storyboards and writing scripts
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior leaders; ability to pitch a project idea and/or discuss a project scope with senior leaders.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a valid Massachusetts driver's license and use of your vehicle
Work is primarily performed in a typical interior/office work environment
Work involves looking at computer monitors for the majority of the position
Work will require off-site video productions including set up and break down
Must be able to lift and move 40 lbs when needed
Compensation: $46,000 - $52,000 commensurate with experience
Access Framingham offers a benefits package that includes:
Paid vacation time in the first year
Medical and Dental benefits
Retirement Plan with a company match
Investment in your professional growth through coaching, training, and professional development
To Apply:
Please email a cover letter, resume, and a demo reel or work samples with the subject line: Video Journalist to jdaniels@accessfram.tv. The deadline to apply is September 1. Applications without a reel or sample will not be considered. No phone calls, please.
Access Framingham invites candidates from underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply for this position. AFTV is committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and has zero tolerance for discrimination. We welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.