Digital Producer

Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is a leading global broadcast production company focused on providing managed services to major broadcast networks, corporations, and studios. It is also a top producer of live multicamera news, sports, entertainment, and corporate broadcast productions. BMG has operations in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Las Vegas.

BMG is looking for a Digital Producer to join its team in Chicago. This role is at a client site, is ideal for a live broadcast-obsessed creator, and comes with the opportunity to work on live financial content. The ideal candidate must have an affinity for live production, a love of all things trending news and a deep understanding of content creation for digital and social platforms. This position will work with clients to understand their needs and objectives for each project, then take the lead in producing the project, including audio and video editing and graphic design and creation. This hands-on role includes assisting the production team with live production as needed while most of the work will be editing.

Essential Duties:

• Report onsite to the Executive Producer and Supervising Producer
• Edit/produce video and audio pieces using Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Audition and Photoshop
• Produce high-quality video with a mix of text, graphics, photos, animations, emojis, and everything in between
• Gather elements like photos, videos, and music
• Layout and edit vertical stories for animations, long-form editorial, and video content for Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Instagram Reels
• Work with the Producers to prioritize edits and stay on schedule
• Optimize video content for social platforms
• Research, conceptualize, pitch, and create original social video content
• Create high-end sizzles
• Assist with linear production

Requirements:

• Candidate must have at least 3-4 years of experience in digital content development and editing.
• Experience creating short-form, impactful social videos for a major brand.
• A deep understanding of creating videos for digital platforms and storytelling for social platforms, including YouTube, Instagram Reels, Instagram Stories, Facebook, X (Twitter) and others.
• Ability to bring all types of video ideas to fruition.
• Must have demonstrated experience with vertical video production.
• Experience in live streaming and event production
• The ability to take on assignments/projects and follow through until completion is critical.
• Can work as a collaborative team player.
• Financial news experience a plus but not a requirement.