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About the Role
Scientific American is seeking an Associate Video Producer to create compelling video content that brings journalism to life on screen. This role involves shaping complex scientific ideas into visually engaging stories for various platforms, working collaboratively with editors, reporters, and the video team.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, shooting, and editing video content across formats, including social-first clips, explainers, and longer-form features.
- Collaborate with editorial staff to translate written science journalism into visual narratives.
- Manage pre-production logistics, including scheduling, shot lists, and coordination with subjects and experts.
- Edit footage, motion graphics, and animations using industry-standard editing software.
- Source and organize b-roll, archival footage, and licensed media.
- Support live shoots, interviews, and remote productions as needed.
- Stay current on video trends across platforms and adapt content strategy accordingly.
- Maintain organized project files, footage archives, and production documentation.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in video production, editing, or a related field (internships included).
- Proficiency with editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Familiarity with After Effects is a plus.
- A strong eye for visual storytelling and pacing.
- Basic camera and lighting operation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A genuine curiosity about science, technology, and how to make complex ideas accessible.
- Strong collaborative instincts and openness to feedback from editors and producers.
- A bachelor's degree in film, journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Skills
- Video production
- Video editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Visual storytelling
- Pacing
- Camera operation
- Lighting operation
- Organization
- Project management
- Deadline management
- Collaboration
- Feedback reception
- Science communication
- Technology communication
- Motion graphics
- Animation
- Social-first video formats
- Platform-specific best practices
- Sound design
- Sound mixing
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in film, journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the Company
- Founded in 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States.
- Features contributions from notable scientists like Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla.
- Has published work by over 150 Nobel Prize winners.
- Reaches over 20 million people worldwide across print, digital, and international editions.
- Continues a mission of translating science and technology for general readers.
Equal Opportunity
- Scientific American is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Celebrates diverse perspectives and is committed to fostering a culture where differences are valued and innovation thrives.
- Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request when contacted for an interview.
- Hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for candidate screening or decision-making.