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Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal & Barron’s Group, The TRUST, is a fast-growing team of energetic writers, content and creative strategists, videographers, designers, editors and developers. The work spans a variety of forms -- short- and long-form reported articles, immersive digital experiences, documentary videos, data visualizations, animations and more. This is an on-site (NYC) full-time position that will work across various clients and in-house brands including The Wall Street Journal, WSJ. Magazine, MarketWatch, Barron’s, Mansion Global, Moneyish, and more.

The Role

The Senior Producer will report to the Director of Production and work with a team of producers, video editors, and freelancers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive the creation of the highest quality original creative content and narratives

• Help pitch creative ideas regularly and in response to briefs

• Build and develop a strong external network of freelancers, agencies and directors to cover our various commissioned works. Be aware of market prices and negotiate and challenge where necessary

• Run a detailed and comprehensive planning schedule and establish a critical path and workflow to project manage end-to-end video production

• Own the communication with all stakeholders to manage video projects from end to end

• Ensure visual quality and accuracy of details are paramount throughout

• Define, manage and develop projects on schedule and within budget

• Manage multiple production jobs at the same time from concept, hiring, project planning, directors, casting, and post-production

• Manage the internal relationship with our legal team to ensure we have appropriate contracts & licensing within international legal boundaries

• Lead on-set production when necessary

• 10 years experience in a busy, production role is desirable.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• An experienced, creative video producer with a strong knowledge of luxury, travel, finance, CPG, Tech and TMT, in both editorial and branded content

• A proven track record and comprehensive knowledge of video production for multiple platforms, with technical knowledge of production, video formats and editing

• A brimming contacts book of global directors, production and crew, aligned to the standard of the Wall Street Journal brand

• Experience negotiating with production and talent representatives

• A strategic thinker with a strong knowledge and understanding of the global digital state of play of video

• Highly self-motivated, problem solver and willing to go the extra mile

• Ability to excel within the dynamic demands of a rapidly growing company

• Knowledge and understanding of copyright legislation and contractual processes

• A proven track record in high-level creative concepts

• Experience of working with creative and commercial teams and managing expectations all round in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent project management skills & interpersonal skills. An enthusiastic, organised and personable team player

• Experience in working with video publishing platforms such as YouTube and more

• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Apple Colour or other grading suites

• Knowledge of cameras and lighting kit.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, please reach out to us at TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

Business Area: MEDIA SALES

Job Category: News/Editorial Group

Union Status:

Union / No clear and likely Internal Candidate (Employee Only) has been identified

Req ID: 34141