​Producer/ Content Creator

Job Description:

Engadget is looking for a talented producer and content creator to join our in-house video production team to craft entertaining and informative video for our 24 million-person monthly audience. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about producing and ideating Engadget original content.

Must be capable of story development, scheduling, collaborating with varied teams, directing, and composing stories in post. Additionally, we need someone who possesses a thorough understanding of all aspects of production from pre through post, from directing and conducting interviews to camera operation and studio gear knowledge.

This position is based in our San Francisco office.

Job Responsibilities:

 Develop program treatments for new series and standalone pieces

 Manage and schedule local and field shoots

 Coordinate and conduct interviews

 Help develop and vet stories, work from a, brief, outline and/or a shot list

 Work with Engadget’s editorial team to ideate, produce and edit videos for both standalone and recurring video segments in-house and on location

 Source, hire, manage and direct production crews

 Organize/assemble/synchronize all raw footage

 Create a 'rough cut' of the video and timeline next and final stages

 Re-order/tweak the content to ensure the logical sequencing and compelling storytelling

 Experiment with styles and techniques including the design of graphic elements

 Responsible for “online” editing which entails delivering the final product to the required specifications, correcting faulty footage, grading/coloring, sweetening audio and adding special effects to finish the video

 Help to shape voiceover/commentary to fit overall storylines

Preferred Qualifications:

 5+ years experience in a video production environment

 Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Motion, Photoshop, Illustrator, Video Compression

 Comprehensive understanding of camera operation and video production gear

 Ability to think creatively and solve unique problems on the fly

 Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects under tight deadlines

 Strong post-workflow knowledge

 Knowledge of, and a passion for, technology culture a plus

 Must be willing to travel and work nights and/or weekends as needed