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Forbes believes in the power of entrepreneurial capitalism and uses it on various platforms to ignite the conversations that drive systemic change in business, culture and society. We celebrate success and are committed to using our megaphone to drive diversity, equity and inclusion.
Forbes is opening applications for our Bernard Osei Video Fellowship, a twelve-month immersive training program for early-career multi-platform video producers with a passion for business journalism, who will rotate through our video department in order to learn targeted skills specific to a Forbes career. We are looking for recent college graduates who embody the Forbes entrepreneurial spirit to innovate and who are passionate about learning.
We strongly encourage people from historically underrepresented communities to apply.
About the role :
Fellows will rotate through the video department during a series of three, 4-month assignments in order to develop skills related to producing and editing : 1) in-studio interviews, 2) longer-form enterprise editorial videos, and 3) videos for branded content and live-events.
We are looking for recent college graduates who are interested in growing a career in multi-platform business journalism and video content. An ideal candidate will have deep technical experience in video production, which can include internships and video production outside of the news industry. People making a career switch to video production will also be considered, depending on their previous experience, training and education.
Responsibilities :
- From conception to publish- fellows will develop skills related to taking full ownership of editorial video projects as assigned by Sr. Producer, including but not limited to :
- Always-on content,
- Original series,
- Sponsored editorial content,
- Events and Summits.
- Work directly with newsroom Reporters and Editors to source subjects, craft story, message, and final product.
- Research, initial outreach, communication with, and booking of talent / subjects before, during and after shoots.
- Edit assigned video content in Adobe Premiere per specification of Sr. Producer.
- Support Live team in creating video content at and around summits and events.
- Ensure proper media management for team projects.
- Coordinate with Edit Ops and Legal to ensure all necessary fact-check and legal reviews have taken place prior to publication.
- Work with senior members of the video staff to write scripts, select soundbites to craft final story, assign and create graphics.
- Record audio on all filmed video content using provided audio equipment.
- Maintain quality, style and aesthetic standards as directed by EP, Video and Sr. Video Director / Editors.
- Update and place motion graphics packages in Adobe After Effects as required.
- Manage all pre-production, production, post-production, and publishing logistics and deliverables for assigned projects.
The Ideal Candidate :
Based in the greater NYC area.
About The Fellowship Program
How to Apply
In your application, please include a cover letter describing yourself, telling us how Forbes or a Forbes story inspired you and what you want to learn from this experience.
The hourly rate for this role is $26.44
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