Vertical Video Reporter

About the Company

The Marshall Project is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to covering the U.S. criminal justice system. A Pulitzer Prize winner, the organization focuses on investigative and explanatory projects to create urgency about the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Partner with reporters to translate investigative journalism into compelling vertical video
• Lead vertical video strategy by conceptualizing, producing, and publishing original content for social platforms
• Monitor the criminal justice news cycle to create fast-turnaround explainer videos
• Manage the full production lifecycle for multiple video projects
• Appear on-camera as a host for standalone video formats
• Review video performance analytics to iterate on formats and pacing
• Advise reporting staff on filming best practices and field-recording techniques
• Ensure all videos are optimized for platform success, including closed captioning

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional journalism experience
• Proven track record of producing video content for social media platforms
• Experience executing social video strategies that drive audience growth
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Demonstrated success reaching large audiences on TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram
• Native understanding of short-form vertical video pacing and narrative
• Comfort with on-camera hosting and direct audience engagement

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• Employer subsidized vision and dental insurance
• Matching traditional and Roth 401k with immediate vesting
• 17 days of paid time off plus year-end office closure
• Paid parental leave
• Various voluntary benefits including pet insurance and legal benefits