Senior Producer, So Expensive

Business Insider’s video team is seeking a Senior Producer to create original video content for our flagship series, So Expensive. So Expensive explores the stories behind one of the most commonly asked questions: why is something so expensive? From individual products to over-consolidated industries and broader economic shifts, the team helps our audience understand an increasingly unaffordable world and the solutions that could lead to change. The Senior Producer will pitch video stories and be involved in all stages of the creation process: pre-production, writing outlines and shot lists, shooting as needed, sourcing behind-the-scenes footage, scripting, editing, and post-production. You have a keen eye for visuals, a knack for great story selection, and a talent for shaping those stories into compelling YouTube videos with a strong narrative and incredible visuals. You have experience as a video journalist in a digital newsroom, are flexible and adaptable, and familiar with our work on Business Insider. We’re looking for someone eager to develop our style and expand our coverage. We value creativity, accountability, and diversity of ideas and opinions. The Ideal Candidate Has: Experience working with Adobe Premiere; After Effects a plus Experience in reporting, fact-checking, and research, especially covering consumer business topics Experience writing and editing scripts for video A strong vision and POV that helps guide your storytelling Experience working with a network of freelance shooters and editors is a plus A commitment to fair and inclusive storytelling. Knowledge of shooting and post-production is encouraged. Key Responsibilities Pitch ambitious story ideas for the So Expensive series Conduct interviews, field shoots, and coordinate research for stories Write scripts and outline stories for episodes between 12-30 minutes Contribute to team brainstorms for future stories Oversee post-production by either editing directly or working with motion designers and editors on stories you produce Examples of the types of videos you might be producing include: Why Owning Nothing Is So Expensive The Real Reason Disney Is So Expensive Why Concert Tickets Are So Expensive — And Who’s To Blame Why Airport Food Is So Expensive This role is union-eligible and is based in New York City or San Francisco, with an in-office expectation of three days a week. Salary & Benefits Salary range: $90,000-$100,000 (dependent on skills, experience, and competencies) Unlimited PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 16 weeks of parental leave Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Matched and vested 401k plan Access to resources for financial planning guidance, family planning services, mental health reach out and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Additional benefits include commuter benefits, phone reimbursement, gym membership discounts, and more Business Insider is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and, when making employment decisions, does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality or national origin, religion, disability, familial status, and military or veteran status. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. Business Insider is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is dedicated to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, believing that a free and informed society is essential to democracy. The company’s guiding principles – first articulated as The Essentials by founder Axel Springer in the aftermath of World War II – remain a cornerstone of the company’s foundation today. Learn more about Axel Springer. Are you passionate about this opportunity, but worried that you don’t have 100% of the experience we’re looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make…