Video Editor/Producer

Posted On: June 14, 2013

Journalism Job

Media Organization: Spanfeller Media Group

Company Description

Spanfeller Media Group, a fast-growth media company conceived of and for the digital age, is dedicated to editorial excellence, subject matter authority, and breadth and depth of coverage. We bring our viewers everything they need to know about the things they love. Untethered by the limitations of analog media, utilizing innovation around the best technology, and connecting our editors, writers, readers and partners in a worldwide, real-time, online community, we delight and inform while setting the agenda and defining the conversation within the mass vertical markets we serve. Visit: www.thedailymeal.com and www.theactivetimes.com

Job Description

The Video Editor/Producer will report to the Editorial Director and develop, shoot, and produce original video for The Daily Meal, as well as curate and manage third-party video input. This person would ideally be a food-obsessed, creative genius with on-camera and behind-the-scenes experience as well as have a producer’s gift for storyboarding and generating ideas for food-oriented series, cooking demonstrations, chef interviews, and more.
Responsibilities:
-Develop ideas for original video that complement the site’s editorial vision and strategy
-Shoot, edit, encode, and upload 23 short videos daily and work with content editors to integrate the video on the site
-Build out TheDailyMeal.com’s video offerings and make it a destination for high-quality, engaging food and drink video content
-Work independently to scout locations, set up shoots, gather b-roll, and oversee audio quality and lighting
-Curate and manage third-party video input from a variety of sources

Requirements:
-Must have 1-2 years of online video production
-Experience with Final Cut and Premier Suite
-Experience with camera and lighting technology
-Knowledge of the food industry and food media world preferred

To Apply

Send resume, clips and cover letter to Sharon Jautz: sjautz@spanfellergroup.com