Producer Jobs in Web3

THE ROLE

CoinDesk is looking for a Senior Producer, Weekly Shows & Special Projects to join its growing digital video team. This person is ready on day one to plan and produce CoinDesk TV’s taped weekly shows and field produce special live and taped segments at upcoming events, such as CoinDesk’s “Consensus 2022 Festival for the Decentralized World”–one of crypto’s largest global conferences–to be held in Austin, Texas this June.

We’re looking for a proven leader who may not yet be expert in many crypto topics, but strives to be, is obsessed with news that matters, and knows how to create and run compelling shows that connect the dots on technology, markets, the economy, politics, pop culture and humanity. The ideal candidate has impeccable editorial judgment, strong writing and editing skills, is experienced with producing studio-based shows and running a live TV control room as well as managing productions for live or taped broadcasts in the field.

Most importantly, you must be a team player who leads by example and works well with your own staff as well as other departments. This position is based at our headquarters office in New York City.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Produce (currently two) established weekly, TV-quality shows that feature interviews with top guests on crypto topics of interest to the general audience as well as local crypto communities in the U.S. and globally.
• Field produce live and recorded segments on location at key crypto-related events.
• Work with the Executive Producer and wider editorial team to develop and launch new weekly programs and special projects on brand for CoinDesk.
• Manage and coach a small team of producers and production assistants.
• Lead the weekly show production process, including development of rundowns, story selection, bookings, graphics generation, video editing and script writing.
• Work closely and coordinate effectively with on-air talent on best ways to deliver content and diverse points of view.
• Coordinate with technical staff and be a control room leader to execute clean, visually compelling, high-quality shows.
• Lead and oversee the post-production process of editing and distribution plans for VOD and CMS management.
• Participate in wider editorial meetings.
• Make quick and smart editorial decisions and remain calm under pressure during studio or event-based broadcasts.
• Gather and make recommendations based on data analytics related to weekly shows and VOD content on various digital media platforms.
• Exercise strong editorial judgment and adhere to company’s standards and practices.
  
  

ABOUT YOU

• Highly collaborative, creative, and ‘bring it every day’ attitude.
• At least 5-7 years of experience producing digital video content at a broadcast or major online news publication.
• Strong line producing, live-to-tape show, control room and field producing experience required.
• Leadership/management experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of current events and financial news; expertise or even working knowledge of cryptocurrencies, blockchain and fintech is a huge plus.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must thrive under daily deadline pressure and demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in newsroom content management systems (like WordPress and Arc), and rundown management tools (like ENPS, iNews, and Rundown Creator).
• Knowledge and experience in broadcast >
• Strong understanding of trends and direct experience with digital platforms and social media.
• Flexibility in scheduling as we experiment with launching new video shows and multimedia products.