Weekend Video Producer, News

USA TODAY Network

Weekend video producer/programmer creating and editing breaking-news videos for USA TODAY Network. Programming, distributing, and optimizing video across digital, social, and streaming platforms.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $49,688 - $77,637 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong journalism skills and editorial judgment, with the ability to produce and edit engaging video content across various digital platforms. Proficient in video analytics and SEO requirements, ensuring effective audience engagement and content optimization.

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Video ProductionAdobe PremiereSocial Media EngagementVideo AnalyticsJournalism Skills

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Hard Skills

Video EditingVideo Metadata WritingSEO RequirementsEditorial Style GuidelinesRemote InterviewingDigital Newsroom ExperienceContent ProgrammingMultitaskingTime ManagementVideo Rights Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationIndependent WorkPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteGoogle AnalyticsParse.lySocial Media Platforms

Industry Keywords

Digital StorytellingNewsroom ExperienceViral Content IdentificationAudience EngagementBreaking News

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work alongside production staff to pitch, write, edit, publish, program, and share news videos across USA TODAY Network digital platforms
Track updates and new developments on assignments
Maintain communication with video team leaders, the National News Desk, USA TODAY editors, writers, reporters, and local network properties
Edit and produce videos for nationally significant news, trending stories, explainers, and social video content
Obtain video and information from USA TODAY Network properties for production
Monitor social media and third-party content providers to identify viral moments
Write metadata to drive audience engagement
Conduct remote interviews for short-form storytelling
Program and distribute live and on-demand video in articles, playlists, social media, and other platforms
Monitor digital analytics and make programming and optimization decisions
Monitor video platforms across desktop, mobile web, apps, and social media
Handle other essential tasks as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in journalism or another subject, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2–4 years of local or national newsroom experience in television or digital newsrooms and/or equivalent video news experience
Experience with social media and creating videos for YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and FAST channels
Strong journalism skills and editorial judgment
Ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize, and multitask
Knowledge of accepted editorial style guidelines
Ability to write engaging headlines and video metadata
Understanding of SEO requirements for video metadata
Experience with video analytics platforms such as Google Analytics or Parse.ly
At least 2 years of experience with Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Suite
Basic technical understanding of video systems and operations
Familiarity with video rights management
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work morning shifts on East Coast time, including Saturdays and Sundays
Schedule flexibility for breaking news and occasional overtime
Resume, cover letter, and links to five online digital storytelling samples required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Work alongside production staff to pitch, write, edit, publish, program, and share news videos across USA TODAY Network digital platforms
Track updates and new developments on assignments
Maintain communication with video team leaders, the National News Desk, USA TODAY editors, writers, reporters, and local network properties
Edit and produce videos for nationally significant news, trending stories, explainers, and social video content
Obtain video and information from USA TODAY Network properties for production
Monitor social media and third-party content providers to identify viral moments
Write metadata to drive audience engagement
Conduct remote interviews for short-form storytelling
Program and distribute live and on-demand video in articles, playlists, social media, and other platforms
Monitor digital analytics and make programming and optimization decisions
Monitor video platforms across desktop, mobile web, apps, and social media
Handle other essential tasks as assigned 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in journalism or another subject, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2–4 years of local or national newsroom experience in television or digital newsrooms and/or equivalent video news experience
Experience with social media and creating videos for YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and FAST channels
Strong journalism skills and editorial judgment
Ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize, and multitask
Knowledge of accepted editorial style guidelines
Ability to write engaging headlines and video metadata
Understanding of SEO requirements for video metadata
Experience with video analytics platforms such as Google Analytics or Parse.ly
At least 2 years of experience with Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Suite
Basic technical understanding of video systems and operations
Familiarity with video rights management
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work morning shifts on East Coast time, including Saturdays and Sundays
Schedule flexibility for breaking news and occasional overtime
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