Video Director

Video Director

Remote (U.S.-based) Full-Time Salary

Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities.

COURIER Newsroom is committed to building aninclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women people of color individuals with disabilities LGBTQ candidates and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen heard and supported.

AtCourier Newsroom were reinventing local media to inform and empower communities through impactful reporting. Our mission is rooted in civic engagement and equityand were growing fast.

We are currently recruiting for aVideo Director to lead the development and execution of compelling short-form news video content across our local properties. This role is pivotal in shaping our visual storytelling ensuring high-impact social-first videos that drive engagement and inform communities about the news and policies that matter most.

You will report to the Head of Creative and collaborate across editorial social and design teams to produce timely high-performing video content optimized for digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the editing and post-production of short-form vertical news videos for TikTok Instagram Reels Facebook and YouTube
  Shorts
• Act as a
  visual storyteller transforming complex news topics into engaging and easy-to-understand video narratives that resonate with local audiences
• Pitch storyboard and produce engaging original video content aligned with
  editorial priorities and breaking news
• Collaborate with editorial teams to develop narratives and scripts that work seamlessly in the fast-paced visual world of social media
• Manage and evolve repeatable video formats that are consistent across multiple properties while pushing creative boundaries to keep content fresh and relevant
• Work with editorial teams and own final cuts of video content
• Supervise junior editors freelancers and content contributorsproviding clear creative direction and editorial feedback
• Partner with social media strategists to track video performance and optimize for engagement retention and reach
• Build workflows for rapid-turnaround video production especially during breaking news and high-impact news cycles
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends formats and creative tools in social video and news content
• On occasion direct and produce original shoots including interviews field reporting and live event coverage

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 5-7 years of experience in video editing and production preferably in
  news digital media or social storytelling
• Mastery of
  Adobe Premiere Pro
  and strong working knowledge of After Effects motion graphics Adobe Creative Suite and social-friendly animation
• Deep understanding of news storytelling video journalism ethics and how to frame complex issues in digestible impactful ways
• Proven track record of developing successful content for
  TikTok Meta YouTube Reels Shorts and other mobile-first platforms
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to give and receive feedback in a collaborative editorial environment
• A keen eye for visuals pacing sound design and storytelling with a social-first lens
• Thrives in a fast paced environment

Bonus Points

• Experience with on-camera talent development
• Familiarity with live streaming and interactive video formats
• Knowledge of distribution strategies for video content

Courier Newsroom offers the following benefits:

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 paid holidays a year
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full suite of health benefits
• 401k
• Flexible working arrangements

Required Experience:

Director