Chief Production Editor, Video & Audio at Nation Media Group

Key Responsibilities

•  Responsible for high-end production that optimises audience experience and engagement across platforms;
•  Producing engaging digital content and resources for use across all NMG digital, print, and broadcast platforms, ranging from video, photography, graphics, audio, and other multimedia;
•  Storyboarding, self-shooting, and editing video content to support day-to-day activity and campaigns;
•  Taking briefs, brainstorming solutions, presenting roughs or visuals, researching and managing production;
•  Working closely with the Audiences & Engagement team to understand the impact of assets created, test, and iterate as required;
•  Recommending and piloting new digital content formats and/or platforms;
•  Identifying content needs, gaps, and requirements;
•  Developing NMG brand language and visual style;
•  Hands-on duties related to editing, filming, or recording;
•  Serving as a project manager as required, coordinating duties of creatives, vendors, and others;
•  Working closely with the planning desk and brand leads to deliver all assets required in a timely manner;
•  Managing and negotiating contractual relationships with third-party providers;
•  Reviewing designers' work to ensure high quality;
•  Manage team and provide mentorship, coaching, and support.

Qualifications

•  Bachelor's degree in communication or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
•  Seven (7) years of relevant experience in journalism; 3 of which must be digital experience;
•  Ability to schedule, script, storyboard, record/shoot, edit, and produce audio and video content;
•  Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite;
•  Ability to use multimedia content as an emotive and engaging storytelling medium;
•  Ability to design and build other graphics-based content, including GIFs, banners, interactive graphs and infographics, and other multimedia content as required;
•  Understanding of digital copywriting and publishing;
•  Proactive in suggesting new digital solutions;
•  Knowledge of the current digital landscape and emerging trends;
•  Good interpersonal and team working skills;
•  Ability to prioritise;
•  Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team;
•  Excellent mentoring skills;
•  Strong digital & data literacy skills and ability to work closely with data for purposes of audience engagement.