Social Video Producer, Sport

The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations, to in-depth coverage of technology, sports, film, culture and lifestyle, the Guardian offers a global view that deepens our audiences' understanding of America and the world.

Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, digital privacy and much more. Guardian US launched in 2011 and today has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans and Los Angeles. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization, funded by readers around the globe.

It’s the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to The Guardian that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond: award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, digital talent and more. 

We are hiring a social video producer, sport to enhance our coverage of soccer and other sports. This role is based in New York. This hire is part of a significant expansion of the Guardian’s coverage of soccer in and for the US. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the Guardian’s social and video content creation, collaborating with video, social and sport editors to produce engaging material for multiple platforms.

Department: Editorial

Reports to: Deputy Head of Audience with dotted lines to US sports editor and senior editor, US soccer

Location: New York, NY preferred

Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid

Terms and conditions: Permanent, full-time, News Media Guild Position

Salary range: $80,000-$86,000

About the role

This is a new role for the Guardian US with the potential to change and enhance our coverage of soccer and other sports. You will be expected to: 

• Craft visually compelling video content for the Guardian’s social media and website on US soccer and other sports, building our audience off- and on-platform 
• Work closely with the senior US soccer editor, the US sports editor, and US and global social teams
• Support sports writers in producing engaging video content tailored for our social platforms and website, helping amplify their voices
• Stay up-to-date on soccer from around the world, in search of storylines that appeal to the large, diverse, and growing audience for the sport in the United States
• Ensure all content meets the Guardian's standards of accuracy, fairness, and editorial independence
• Contribute to live, off-platform coverage of major news events, keeping our audience connected and informed
• Experiment and innovate with new forms of social and other video
• Experience building off-platform audiences for sports coverage

About you

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of soccer in the Americas and globally.
• High level of knowledge and understanding of a variety of other sports, such as American football, basketball, baseball, tennis, etc 
• Familiarity with Guardian sport content, both in the US and globally
• Treat all kinds of soccer (men’s, women’s, domestic, European, etc)  with equal respect, committing to the same level of journalistic standards and seriousness regardless of who is playing
• Familiarity with Guardian sport content, both in the US and globally
• Excellent news judgment and high standards for fair and accurate reporting
• Enthusiasm for working with Guardian correspondents and willingness to help them develop their video skills
• Proven ability to produce social media videos from start to finish using Adobe Premiere
• Basic knowledge of After Effects or other graphics software 
• Ability to shoot video content for social platforms as required (using cameras or high-end smartphones)
• Comfortable setting up small, portable video kits independently and troubleshooting basic technical problems, especially regarding lighting and studio, on set or in studio
• Strong writing skills with a flair for distilling long, complex information into engaging and concise copy
• Experience working across a range of social media platforms, with a nuanced understanding of each platform’s unique ecosystem
• Experience working in a newsroom under tight deadlines.

• Understanding of issues related to sports rights, licensing and geo-blocking