Video News Production Fellow

About Democracy Now!

Democracy Now! is a non-profit news organization based in NYC. We produce a daily TV, radio and internet news hour that is carried by more than 1,500 stations worldwide. Our website, democracynow.org, gets tens of millions of visits annually and we have more than four million followers across social media platforms. Everyone who works at Democracy Now! is committed to creating and distributing high-quality independent news – it’s a great place to work.

Overview

Democracy Now! fellowships are full-time, one-year work placements with benefits including health, retirement and paid time off. The fellowships provide support and mentorship to underrepresented early-career journalists and digital media professionals, including BIPOC, people with disabilities and gender nonconforming people.

Democracy Now! is committed to building greater diversity in newsrooms and training the next generation of journalists. Fellows will develop skills and gain experience in a daily live TV news environment, and have the opportunity to bring their unique voices, perspectives and experiences into the newsroom. Democracy Now! staff provide one-on-one mentorship and supervision to help fellows maximize their exposure to newsroom, production and online publishing practices.

A successful Video News Production Fellow must have camera and video editing skills, work well under deadline pressure and have some news or editorial experience. They should be an avid consumer of daily global news, demonstrating a passion for Democracy Now!'s independent news mission and be a strong team player with a great attitude and a professional demeanor. Key duties include shooting news events, editing video news packages and working on the live broadcast.

The workday begins as early as 6:00 am ET, to coincide with the live daily TV & radio newscast at 8:00am ET.

Session Dates

1 year, beginning February 3, 2025

Responsibilities:

• Preparing video packages and visual elements for newscast and website.
• Working with the production team during the live morning show.
• Supporting producers, the Spanish department and digital team in editing content for digital platforms.
• Shooting and editing field packages, including speeches, protests, press conferences and other news events.
• Operating teleprompter and studio cameras.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of video shooting and editing experience.
• Experience with Adobe Suite strongly preferred.
• Avid consumer of national and global news.
• Commitment to Democracy Now!'s independent media mission.
• Creative, flexible and comfortable with the pressures of a live news environment.
• Tech-savvy, familiar with most social media platforms and interested in learning new technologies and systems.
• Being Bilingual (Spanish / English) is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary is $64,900
• Benefits include health, dental, 401(k), paid time off and more!

Other Information

• Applicants must have a valid U.S. work authorization.
• This is an NYC-based position with onsite work requirements.

Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ+ identifying people are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received, so applying early is strongly encouraged. All applications must be received by November 10, 2024, and must include:

1. A complete chronological resume, including dates of employment.
2. 2-3 work samples, at least one of which is a news story you've worked on, and an explanation of your role in producing the piece.
3. A cover letter that addresses the following points:
   • Why you are interested in this position?
   • Which parts of your personal and professional experience make you a good fit for this role?
   • How do you connect with the mission and work of Democracy Now!?

We encourage applicants to showcase their original thinking and writing in the cover letter.

Due to the volume of applications received, you will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview. No mail submissions or phone calls please.