Video News Producer

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 an...