Associate Producer, E! News

Versant

Essential Responsibilities:

• Create 4-7 digital videos daily under tight, news-driven deadlines from end-to-end: researching, scripting, sourcing assets, tracking VO, editing and publishing
  
• Write strong, factual, scripts that may stem from a legal or crime story
  
• Write sharp, SEO-friendly headlines and descriptions that drive traffic and views
  
• Strong understand of what works on different platforms, from E! Online to YouTube and Facebook
  
• Use news judgment to identify trending stories, angles and opportunities to pitch
  
• Work closely with producers who assign daily content
  
• Create long-form and short-form content as well as mashups with ease to tell a cohesive story
  
• Edit with ease in Adobe Premiere. AfterEffects knowledge a plus
  
• Optimize sound, lighting and graphics; add transitions, text and export final videos
  
• Collaborate with the editorial team to align on content
  
• Shoot and produce content in field and virtually when needed (interviews, junkets, premieres and more)
  
• Manage multiple projects at once, balancing daily deadlines with upcoming assignments and responsibilities
  
• Produce, edit and clip content on special projects and tentpole events, such as red carpets and award shows

Basic Qualifications:

• BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university or equivalent work experience, preferred
  
• 2+ years experience producing news digital-first video content end-to-end (pitching, writing, producing, editing and publishing)
  
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects).
  
• Strong Photoshop skills.
  

Desired Characteristics:

• Collaborative team player with the ability to contribute independently.
  
• Creative storyteller who can identify entertainment trends and create innovative ways to tell a compelling story.
  
• Proven ability to work and thrive under tight deadlines.
  
• Understanding of digital metrics (page views, video views and audience growth).
  
• Ability to interview celebrity talent with smart, news-driven questions. Ability to then turn content into digital videos for distribution
  
• On-camera presence is not required, but experience field producing and reporting on red carpets at entertainment events is a plus.
  

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of three days per week.