Newsweek Opportunities

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 7:30 pm IST - 3:30 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 and workflows and contribute to continuous improvement of visual storytelling 

Requirements

Strong editorial judgment and a clear understanding of how visuals enhance journalism 

Interest in US news is a must 

2-5 years of experience producing video content in a fast-paced newsroom or digital media environment 

Ability to respond quickly and accurately to breaking news 

Proven ability to optimise content for different platforms 

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in asset management and workflows 

Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills 

Familiarity with video editing tools and newsroom CMS platforms 

Openness to experimenting with new tools, including AI-driven workflows

Why Join Newsweek 

Be part of a global newsroom delivering impactful journalism 

Play a central role in shaping how stories are told visually 

Work in a collaborative, fast-moving news environment 

Opportunity to innovate and influence evolving video and storytelling formats 

Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.