Reaching audiences across platforms is a priority for our newsroom, and that means continuing to evolve how we tell stories. We’re looking for a Short-Form Storyteller who can find creative, compelling ways to bring our journalism to audiences who increasingly discover and consume news through social and digital platforms.
This person is an idea generator, visual storyteller and creative collaborator who knows how to find the story within the story. They understand what makes people stop, watch and care, and can determine the right approach for the platform and the moment.
We’re looking for someone who can take a complicated subject and turn it into a compelling 60-second story without sacrificing context, accuracy or humanity. They’ll bring original ideas, collaborate across the newsroom and help us continue evolving how we tell stories and connect with audiences.
This is a contractor position hired through Yoh staffing agency and assigned to NBC4/Telemundo 44.
What You’ll Do
- Pitch, produce and own original short-form storytelling from idea to publication.
- Turn complex topics into clear, compelling and accurate stories built for social and digital audiences.
- Collaborate with journalists across the newsroom to identify and develop creative storytelling opportunities.
- Shoot and edit high-quality, platform-native video with a strong sense of hooks, pacing and visual storytelling.
- Use audience insights and emerging trends to inform ideas and storytelling.
- Experiment with new formats and approaches while balancing breaking news, original stories and longer-term projects.
You Should Have
- 1-3 years of experience in journalism
- Strong shooting, editing and visual storytelling skills.
- Experience with professional editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, as well as mobile and emerging production workflows.
- Experience with professional and mobile video production tools.
- Strong visual and graphics skills, with the ability to reimagine horizontal linear graphics as dynamic, platform-native experiences for digital audiences.
Required Qualifications (The Corporate Stuff)
- Live in the Washington, D.C. metro area
- Adhere to NBC News Group standards, policies and ethics
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required
- Must be able to work in the field and be licensed to operate a vehicle
