Video Journalist - Managed Services

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Content Selection & Research
  • Source relevant and timely articles from client-approved news outlets
  • Evaluate content for visual potential, ensuring media availability from Getty Images or other approved sources
  • Select stories that align with client topics, brand voice, and audience interests
• Script Development
  • Transform written articles into concise, engaging scripts while preserving the original context and tone
  • Ensure factual accuracy and appropriate attribution of information
• Technical Quality Assurance
  • Meticulously proofread all scripts for grammar, clarity, and proper pronunciation
  • Format numbers, names, and technical terms for clear narration (e.g., "$23.76" as "twenty-three dollars and seventy-six cents")
  • Ensure proper punctuation and structure throughout all content
• Video Production Support
  • Prepare title and pronunciation guides for narration
  • Work with Getty Images and other approved media sources to select appropriate visuals
  • Implement technical workarounds when necessary to maintain quality (e.g., pronunciation solutions)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or related field
• Strong news judgment and ability to identify compelling, visually-friendly stories
• Excellent writing skills with ability to adapt content while maintaining journalistic integrity
• Keen attention to detail, particularly for grammar, pronunciation, and factual accuracy
• Experience with or understanding of video production processes
• Proficiency with grammar and editing tools such as Grammarly