Video Journalist - Managed Services

Role Overview

As a Video Journalist (VJ), you will transform written news articles into engaging video content while maintaining journalistic integrity and adhering to client brand guidelines. This role combines journalistic expertise with video production skills to create compelling, accurate, and timely content for our diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Selection & Research
  • Source relevant and timely articles from client-approved news outlets
  • Evaluate content for visual potential, ensuring media availability from Getty Images or other approved sources
  • Select stories that align with client topics, brand voice, and audience interests
• Script Development
  • Transform written articles into concise, engaging scripts while preserving the original context and tone
  • Ensure factual accuracy and appropriate attribution of information
• Technical Quality Assurance
  • Meticulously proofread all scripts for grammar, clarity, and proper pronunciation
  • Format numbers, names, and technical terms for clear narration (e.g., "$23.76" as "twenty-three dollars and seventy-six cents")
  • Ensure proper punctuation and structure throughout all content
• Video Production Support
  • Prepare title and pronunciation guides for narration
  • Work with Getty Images and other approved media sources to select appropriate visuals
  • Implement technical workarounds when necessary to maintain quality (e.g., pronunciation solutions)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or related field
• Strong news judgment and ability to identify compelling, visually-friendly stories
• Excellent writing skills with ability to adapt content while maintaining journalistic integrity
• Keen attention to detail, particularly for grammar, pronunciation, and factual accuracy
• Experience with or understanding of video production processes
• Proficiency with grammar and editing tools such as Grammarly