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* Magnolia is flexible with this position being based in New York, Knoxville TN, or Waco/Austin TX

The Director of Content creates and develops new, original programming for Magnolia, the joint venture with Chip and Joanna Gaines, as well as manages all aspects of original commissioned productions. The Director reviews and steers show treatments, scripts, music, production, show cuts to ensure brand specifications and excellent production standards and manages ongoing series. They are also responsible for identifying and developing new talent across a variety of platforms including linear, social and direct-to-consumer.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages all aspects of the original production projects
• Identifies and develops original programs for multiple platforms including linear, social and direct to consumer
• Ensures production quality and adherence to established budgets and schedules
• Directs professionals who oversee the implementation of original programming projects
• Communicates brand and platform strategies with production community
• Is accountable for the performance and results of a team, adapts plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
• Makes decisions guided by established goals and objectives
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

The successful candidate will be a proven on-air reporter, in possession of a reel showcasing attention-grabbing talent, engagement and intelligence. Will have an excellent already-developed contact list, including many “who’s who” leaders in Congress, and related government agencies. Will have outstanding writing and production skills and will be required to deliver high quality news stories. Must be able to work with camera and technical crews, as well as possess excellent people skills and be able to react swiftly and effectively to story and production requirements.
This position is based at in our bureau in the heart of Washington, D.C.
Key Duties:
• Independently produce and report on news stories, utilizing any possible combination of source materials, including production/interviews in the field, agency source material, repurposed content, etc.
• Write and track clear and effective scripts; produce succinct, accurate and engaging copy which demonstrates high-level skill in writing in and out of sound and in matching video with narration. Exhibit poise on camera in the studio and in the field
• Showcase the ability to report unscripted and live with clean delivery and stellar mental organization
• Do outstanding and frequent live shots, sometimes with live guests
• Collaborate effectively with management, peers, video editors and field photographers

Job Description

General Description: Responsible for the production of live newscasts, news shows and recorded video segments for television, and digital platforms. Coordinates with executive producers, associate producers, news directors and technical staff to ensure all content meets Newsmax standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. Must be able to contribute to editorial and creative decisions, build segments and develop story ideas from start to finish. This includes writing scripts, pre-produced packages, creating graphics elements, promos and teases. Must understand show timing. Field production experience is a plus. Must excel in a dynamic environment under deadline pressure.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generate story ideas through research of news reports, social media, websites and contacts
• Strong understanding of Newsmax brand and talent
• Identify impactful news stories that result in provocative, compelling television
• Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to associate producers, assignment editors and video editors
• Produce timely content under heavy deadline pressure
• Keep current of local events and politics
• Attend editorial meetings
• Excel in a highly competitive, deadline-driven environment
• Possess strong writing skills, including ability to master tease writing
• Use sound editorial judgement and attention to detail to ensure standards
• Interact with viewers and users on social media sites
• Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, overnights, and weekends
• Integrate network marketing and promotional campaigns
• Perform other duties as assigned

General Description: Responsible for working with show hosts, preparing the rundown of new stories, identifying and integrating guests, overseeing and executing the production of key video and graphic elements with guidance from the Executive Producer. Makes important editorial decisions and guides talent, writers, associate producers for daily show development. EP is also responsible for insuring technical team and control room follow show instructions. Must be able to build segments and develop story ideas from beginning to air. Responsible for the oversight of daily rundown changes and work with the show director and production crew to block the newscast. This includes editorial discussions, writing scripts, package production, graphics elements, out-of-show teasing, show timing and field coordination. Must calmly deal with changes and breaking news during the show and ensure all content meets Newsmax Media Network standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine best news stories for the newscast and create daily rundown
• Work with show host in program preparation and execution
• Identify stories for provocative, compelling television
• Develop story ideas, research and plan segments
• Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to associate producers, assignment editors and video editors
• Supervise production staff
• Produce timely content under heavy deadline pressure
• Keep current of local events and politics
• Excel in a highly competitive environment
• Create compelling and provocative content including tease writing
• Exceptional editorial skills; attention to detail
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years executive producing experience or overseeing newscast production
• Strong writing and organizational skills required as is the ability to produce content under heavy deadline pressure.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work on deadline.
• Attention to detail is must.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and information accuracy as well as follow through.
• Team player with strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proactive and solutions focused.
• Professional appearance.

Write for fast paced prime time and overnight newscasts. You are an exceptional storyteller with a dedicated command for news and cultural trends. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with show producers to write voice overs, manage live shots, handle guest segments and write snappy teases
• Create production elements for scripts, including tape and graphics
• Identify News, select video and sound bites, oversee editing, conduct interviews and write stories for television and the internet

A television production assistant (or PA) is responsible for the administration, organization and secretarial work involved in producing a television program

• Attend production meetings;
• Type, edit, copy and distribute scripts;
• organize travel arrangements for cast, crew and production executives;
• organize accommodation for cast and crew;
• Type and distribute schedules, or call sheets;
• Assist cast members, and at times running errands for them;
• Run errands between the production office and other departments;
• Deal with accounts and expenses
• Keep track of timings during a program
• Set up pre-recorded material in the studio
• Make schedules, shot lists, logs and other paperwork for post-production.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsible for the production of live newscasts, news shows and recorded video segments for television, and digital platforms. Coordinates with executive producers, associate producers, news directors and technical staff to ensure all content meets Newsmax standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.  Must be able to contribute to editorial and creative decisions, build segments and develop story ideas from start to finish. This includes writing scripts, pre-produced packages, creating graphics elements, promos and teases. Must understand show timing. Field production experience is a plus.  Must excel in a dynamic environment under deadline pressure.

• Generate story ideas through research of news reports, social media, websites and contacts
• Strong understanding of Newsmax brand and talent
• Identify impactful news stories that result in provocative, compelling television
• Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to associate producers, assignment editors and video editors
• Produce timely content under heavy deadline pressure
• Keep current of local events and politics
• Attend editorial meetings
• Excel in a highly competitive, deadline-driven environment
• Possess strong writing skills, including ability to master tease writing
• Use sound editorial judgement and attention to detail to ensure standards
• Interact with viewers and users on social media sites

VICE was started by people who wanted to make things they cared about, and who took on the world with curiosity, radical thinking, and an audacious spirit.

The Marketing team is vital in contributing to the brand initiatives for the entire VICE Media Group ecosystem, with a focus on VICE TV.

Our team aims to create engaging and thought-provoking content that urges our audience to not only watch, but to act.

Role x You

As the Marketing team’s Video Editor, you will be responsible for cutting trailers, TV campaigns, digital spots and campaigns, special content and in-house reels. To thrive in our fast-paced environment, you should be prepared for last-minutes requests and quick turnarounds, while being able to prioritize on-going assignments.

The Video Editor for the Marketing team will report to VP, Marketing and Creative Operations or the designated supervisor, taking ownership when needed, while remaining flexible to iteration and collaboration from the Creative team.

Responsibilities

• Edit image spots, trailers and promos for VICE TV shows, including series trailers, image spots, episodic promos, interstitials and brand spots.
• Act as a creative voice in the development and creation of all marketing video assets.
  Edit internal and external reels for VICE TV and the larger Vice Media Group.
• Collaborate with Creative, Marketing, Programming and executive teams to package video materials.
• Attend creative kick-off meetings and provide editorial ideas to elevate the creative.
• Handle final deliveries in necessary formats for multiple platform specifications.
• Review the junior editors and AEs works as needed and work with them/ mentor them to improve their work.

Omnia Media is looking for a Director, Brand Partnerships to sell a portfolio of social and digital ad products, including custom branded content, video sponsorships, programmatic inventory and influencer marketing. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong experience in branded content sales, particularly in YouTube, OTT, and other digital platforms. The Director should have a strong grasp of video games, gaming culture, and digital with a passion for developing client and agency relationships while generating new business and hitting sales goals. Location can be Los Angeles or New York.
Responsibilities:
• Develop a sales strategy for an account list to generate revenue through direct sales to brands and agencies, including incoming RFP’s from existing clients.
• Prospect, qualify and close new sales accounts.
• Drive weekly pipeline development through qualified weekly meetings in the field with key clients and decision-makers.
• Personally build and maintain deep relationships with key advertisers (heavy focus on brand/clients and agencies).
• Identify and close strategic integrated partnerships driven by any combination of Omnia products including digital media, branded content, influencer marketing, sponsorship, and podcast.
• Meet monthly and quarterly sales performance targets for Omnia’s owned and operated properties, including BCC Gaming, Arcade Cloud and Wisecrack
• Shape the evolution of branded content and overall sales approach solutions, positioning, pricing to address client needs in this fast-moving space.