Digital Producer - Storyteller (Temporary)

GENERAL FUNCTION:
Strategize, produce and manage production of video content into short stories, primarily for social platforms. Increase production of C-SPAN video content, geared for social/digital media, but available to all platforms. Boost/enhance/modernize/support C-SPAN's social media presence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates several, daily, video-driven short stories using C-SPAN content, available to all platforms, created with social/digital media in mind in a timely manner.
• Writes scripts that are engaging, informative, entertaining and have a unique voice.
• Consistently identifies and communicates to all platforms the most newsworthy and relevant aspects of assigned events in a timely and accurate manner.
• Creates behind the scenes look into topics, events, people or places that would be more evergreen and to provide context for C-SPAN programming.
• Supports C-SPAN corporate social media efforts.
• Expands opportunities for C-SPAN's social media presence on Instagram, Reddit, Snap, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Digital Media, Radio-TV-Film, Political Science or Journalism.
• Minimum two years related experience.
• Strong knowledge and interest in public affairs and current affairs.
• Ability to use all C-SPAN tools including Dalet, Video Library, screengrab database preferred.
• Strong video editing skills and experience with Final Cut Pro and Premiere.
• Ability to engage with audiences on social media platforms.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, but also take direction.
• Ability to be creative and innovative.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Proficient in top social media platforms.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, pending breaking news.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and a strong command of fact-checking and journalistic best practices.