Freelance Video Producer

About Twine

We're a thriving ecosystem of top-tier freelancers from around the world. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and Silicon Valley startups, Twine is the go-to platform for mission-critical projects. Twine's experts get to participate in generating quality datasets at an unprecedented scale. With over half a million registered freelancers and a growing roster of 35,000+ companies, we've become the comprehensive solution for all things freelancing.

Our Mission

At Twine, we recognize that companies require a flexible approach to hiring expert freelancers for their most critical projects. Traditional freelance platforms often fall short when it comes to scalability and diversity. That's where we shine. Twine operates as a thriving global freelance network, with diverse experts across various fields, including marketing, engineering, and AI. Our core mission is to empower creators, whether they're businesses or individual freelancers, to thrive in their creative endeavours.

About the Role

We are looking for a Freelance Video Producer for an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service. deal candidates must be able to edit video and help produce other associated elements for programming, while taking direction from editorial producers and show liaisons. They must also be able to multitask and have experience with Avid Media Composer, Avid Media Cloud UX, and SonyCi for delivering videos.

Day to day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Edit videos ranging from: quick-turn around VOs, SOTs, NATPKGs, PKGs, headline opens, syndicated 30 minute to hour-long programming, short and long-form documentary-style packages, while maintaining sound news judgment throughout the process
• Elevate audio-visual quality of all elements that air and iother platforms
• Juggle multiple edits for news shows and breaking news situations
• Quality control videos that go on air and on Crispin
• Collaborate with fellow editors and producers
• Keeping relevant stakeholders updated with assignment progress
• Deliver video assets to various stakeholders, and distribute on-demand video content

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years work experience producing and editing video for broadcast or digital streaming news production
• Fluent in Avid Media Composer
• Ability to handle intense deadline pressure and continually react to breaking news in a calm, streamlined and efficient manner
• Ability to provide creative solutions, multitask, and prioritize assignments well under extreme deadlines
• Excellent editorial judgment and a superior eye for spotting compelling video
• Strong understanding of media management
• Demonstrated ability in working collaboratively with others, both in person and remotely
• Basic photo-editing skills
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Slack
• Ability to work flexible hours, holidays and weekends
• Must be willing to work in New York at a minimum of 4x a week
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience

Desired qualifications:

• Familiarity in Adobe Suite (specifically Premiere, Photoshop, Encoder, and Audition) are a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or other discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation
• Experience shooting with ENG cameras and and three-point lighting
• Experience with green screen studio setup
• Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing