Producer, Short Form Video, NBC News Digital

NBC News Digital Video Productions is looking for a seasoned and creative journalist to join our short-form video team. This role centers on producing compelling news content tailored for social platforms, with a strong emphasis on vertical video formats like TikTok, Instagram, and the NBC News app, as well as other emerging platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of current events, both domestic and international, and a passion for innovative storytelling. Success in this position requires agility in a fast-paced newsroom, a collaborative spirit, and a sharp editorial instinct for identifying and enhancing key news moments through engaging visual narratives. This role is based in New York and represented by the News Guild – CWA. Responsibilities Follow the biggest news stories and latest developments around them for possible vertical video treatment Collaborate with producers, reporters, correspondents and editors to bring stories, particularly focusing on world news, to life Pitch, research, shoot, and edit original social video for NBC News and Stay Tuned across various social platforms including, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Stay abreast of stories being pursued across NBC News platforms and shows, and spot opportunities in vertical video around planned or developing coverage Experiment with new formats native to each social platform Stay up to date on important news stories and stay true to our news standards Have a pulse on what trends are percolating on social platforms