Managing Producer, Vertical Video

About the role

This is a leadership role for an experienced editorial producer who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, has exceptional editorial judgment, and is passionate about crafting compelling video journalism.

What you'll do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of vertical video producers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing newsroom culture.
• Oversee daily vertical video coverage, managing workflows, assigning stories, and setting publishing priorities.
• Partner with reporters and editors across the newsroom to translate original reporting into compelling short-form video.
• Coach reporters, producers, and hosts on vertical-native storytelling, scripting, and on-camera presentation.
• Review edits, headlines, and captions to ensure editorial accuracy, quality, and adherence to Business Insider's journalistic standards.
• Analyze audience and platform performance data to refine editorial priorities and publishing strategies, and relay findings to leadership.
• Develop and scale repeatable vertical video franchises that deepen audience engagement and grow Business Insider's presence across social platforms.
• Help identify emerging storytelling tools, production techniques, and platform opportunities that keep Business Insider at the forefront of digital video journalism.

What they're looking for

• Significant experience producing and managing short-form video in a digital news or media organization.
• Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and developing editorial teams.
• Deep understanding of vertical video storytelling and major social media platforms.
• Excellent editorial judgment and a commitment to the highest journalistic standards.
• Strong understanding of audience development and using performance data to inform editorial decisions.
• Experience evaluating and implementing AI-powered workflows that improve efficiency, scale content production, or enhance creative storytelling in a newsroom or digital media environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to leadership.

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