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Form of workCompany:
Cox Enterprises
Job Family Group:
Marketing
Job Profile:
Sr Manager, Creative Production
Management Level:
Sr Manager - People Leader
Travel %:
Yes, 5% of the time
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Job Description:
The AJC's mission is to be the most essential and engaging source of news and information for the people of Atlanta, of Georgia and the South. To achieve that mission, we will transform ourselves from a storied daily newspaper into a modern media company. A place where reporters, videographers, and digital gurus are delivering work across diverse creative platforms, industries, and borders.
THE JOB:
The Supervising Producer of News Video will oversee a team of producers and editors dedicated to producing daily quick turn videos that respond to breaking news and daily events. The ideal candidate is a voracious consumer of news and video content in its many forms. Strong editorial judgment and a knowledge of the digital landscape is required. Superior writing, editing, and pre- and post- production skills are essential.
This candidate is responsible for owning the creative direction and output of the video team, upholding the tone and voice of the AJC, and meeting editorial standards. An understanding of audience behavior across digital platforms, and an ability to create engaging, innovative, and relevant content is a must.
The Supervising Producer will report to the Executive Producer, and must be self-motivated, well-organized, and eager to find creative solutions to challenging problems.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
About Us:
As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that's driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
Cox Enterprises
Job Family Group:
Marketing
Job Profile:
Sr Manager, Creative Production
Management Level:
Sr Manager - People Leader
Travel %:
Yes, 5% of the time
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Job Description:
The AJC's mission is to be the most essential and engaging source of news and information for the people of Atlanta, of Georgia and the South. To achieve that mission, we will transform ourselves from a storied daily newspaper into a modern media company. A place where reporters, videographers, and digital gurus are delivering work across diverse creative platforms, industries, and borders.
THE JOB:
The Supervising Producer of News Video will oversee a team of producers and editors dedicated to producing daily quick turn videos that respond to breaking news and daily events. The ideal candidate is a voracious consumer of news and video content in its many forms. Strong editorial judgment and a knowledge of the digital landscape is required. Superior writing, editing, and pre- and post- production skills are essential.
This candidate is responsible for owning the creative direction and output of the video team, upholding the tone and voice of the AJC, and meeting editorial standards. An understanding of audience behavior across digital platforms, and an ability to create engaging, innovative, and relevant content is a must.
The Supervising Producer will report to the Executive Producer, and must be self-motivated, well-organized, and eager to find creative solutions to challenging problems.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the development and production of daily and weekly quick turn news video.
- Build and support workflows and production schedules for team of producers, editors, and graphic designers.
- Work with the Executive Producer of Video to approve pitches for daily and weekly news coverage and evaluate video success.
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced news environment while meeting aggressive deadlines.
- Review site traffic and make editorial decisions to drive results.
- Offer hands-on editorial and production guidance.
- Write scripts; approve producers' scripts, pitches and on-camera bookings.
- Review video edits, provide notes, and work to elevate AJC's storytelling.
- Stay glued to the news cycle and pitch ideas that are in lockstep with AJC's larger goals.
- Contribute and inform evolving video strategy.
- Find creative solutions to challenging problems.
- Analyze and interpret audience behavior and video metrics to help make decisions, evolve content, and improve user engagement.
Qualifications:
- College degree or equivalent
- With a BA/BS, must have 8+ years of news and/or documentary production experience; with a master's degree have at least 6 years of experience; with Ph.D., must have at least 3 years of experience; with no degree, must have a minimum of 12 years of experience.
- Proven experience leading an editorial team; works well under pressure.
- Extensive experience working in a fast-paced, news environment.
- Outstanding editorial judgment, critical and strategic thinking, and organization skills
- Superior writing, editing, and post-production skills.
- Strong communication skills, excellent teamwork, and team-building skills
- Adobe suite/Premiere editing skills
- Must be willing to work flexible hours and/or holidays and weekends as dictated by the news cycle or business needs.
About Us:
As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that's driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
