Video News Producer

Newsweek · Remote, India · Remote

Posted 7/27/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.    Newsweek is seeking a Video News Producer to deliver high-quality, timely, and platform-optimized video and visual storytelling that strengthens our journalism and drives audience engagement. This role is central to how we present news - treating visuals as a core editorial component, not a supplement.   The Video News Producer will work at the heart of a fast-paced newsroom, identifying and producing compelling video, graphics, and visual assets that enhance stories across our CMS, social platforms, and YouTube. The scheduled shift for this position will run from 10:30 pm IST - 6:30 am IST five days a week. Key Responsibilities   Visual Storytelling (Core Responsibility)   Identify, create, or source high-impact visuals (video, stills, graphics, data visuals) that add clear editorial value to Newsweek journalism   Anticipate visual needs for major, developing, and breaking stories   Ensure visuals enhance storytelling and contribute meaningfully to audience engagement and dwell time   Breaking News & Video Monitoring   Continuously monitor news developments, video agency feeds (e.g. AP, Storyful, C-SPAN, government feeds), and social platforms   Quickly source, produce, and publish relevant video content for breaking and trending stories   Ensure all assets are correctly ingested, labeled, and positioned effectively in the CMS and across platforms   Platform Optimisation   Tailor video content for each platform (CMS, social channels, YouTube), ensuring optimal format, pacing, and length   Select the most effective storytelling format for each story (e.g. reporter-led, voiceover, caption-led, sound-on-tape, VO-only)   Contribute to newsroom goals around audience engagement, including improving reader/viewer dwell time   Collaboration & Communication   Work closely with Newsweek’s newsdesk, social, and editorial teams to align on priorities and identify opportunities for video-led storytelling   Collaborate constructively with reporters and editors throughout the production process   Communicate clearly across shifts to maintain continuity, especially during breaking news   Workflow & Asset Management   Maintain well-organised assets and clear production workflows   Provide detailed handover notes to ensure seamless continuity between producers and shifts   Tools, AI & Innovation   Use AI and production tools appropriately to improve speed, efficiency, and output quality   Stay informed about emerging tools and workflows and contribute to continuous improvement of visual storytelling   Requirements Strong editorial judgment and a clear understanding of how visuals enhance journalism   Interest in US news is a must   2-5 years of experience producing video content in a fast-paced newsroom or digital media environment   Ability to respond quickly and accurately to breaking news   Proven ability to optimise content for different platforms   Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in asset management and workflows   Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills   Familiarity with video editing tools and newsroom CMS platforms   Openness to experimenting with new tools, including AI-driven workflows Why Join Newsweek   Be part of a global newsroom delivering impactful journalism   Play a central role in shaping how stories are told visually   Work in a collaborative, fast-moving news environment   Opportunity to innovate and influence evolving video and storytelling formats   Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.

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