Video Journalist

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We are seeking a dynamic, full-time video journalist to produce high-quality visuals under tight deadlines. Nashville is changing quickly, and the successful candidate will help chronicle the city’s evolution by leading the production of a trove of video content to run across all our on- and off-platform channels. This is a high-octane position that will involve a mix of daily assignments and larger documentary-style projects.

We are looking for a creative, self-starter who can help formulate our video strategy and then bring it to fruition. This role is based in Nashville, with assignments across Middle Tennessee and the Southeast, sometimes at night and on weekends.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, video journalism or photojournalism.
• At least three years of experience in creating compelling visual content and news gathering.
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced news environment.
• Valid driver’s license and car with insurance.

• Shoot and edit daily feature, spot news and documentary-style videos on deadline.
• Cover a diverse range of topics from sports and politics to business and music.
• Conduct interviews and write accurate headlines, scripts and metadata.
• Meet stringent deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Stay informed on current events to enhance storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite; adaptability to learn new tools like Wochit.
• Engage with audiences via social media platforms and optimize posts.
• Collaborate with editors and reporters on multimedia projects.

• Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and approach.
• Include links to 3-6 samples of your work.

The Tennessean is the state’s largest news organization and is a fast-paced, collaborative operation full of ambitious journalists in every stage of their careers. Reporting frequently leads to rapid change at the state and local levels, and the newsroom frequently wins national awards such a Peabody Award, the Robert

F. Kennedy Journalism Awards grand prize and the Scripps Howard Award in breaking news. In 2024, The Tennessean was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Its office is located in the heart of Nashville, one of the most vibrant cities in the country. Music City more than lives up to its name, and its live music offerings are supplemented by three professional sports teams, a vibrant food scene and abundant things to do.

Middle Tennessee is rapidly growing and attracting a variety of new businesses on a regular basis.

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