The Trace is a nonprofit newsroom exclusively dedicated to reporting on our country’s gun violence crisis. We’re looking for a Multimedia Producer with fresh ideas, excellent production skills, proven strategies for reaching younger audiences, and a willingness to grow with the organization as we build out our video presence from the ground up. This is a new role on The Trace’s audience team and reports to the Senior Editor of Audience and Engagement. 

The Multimedia Producer will own The Trace’s video presence. They will create both shortform vertical videos and 5-10 minute video essays, and develop The Trace’s video identity on social platforms. This person’s work will accompany the newsroom’s big projects and they will oversee and assist in the creation of shortform videos produced by Trace colleagues. This person is excited about producing videos starring The Trace’s journalists, and isn’t afraid to put themselves on camera, too. 

This role will require some evening and breaking news work. The Trace offers comp time for work that takes place outside of regular office hours.

Core responsibilities

  • Pitch, script, and produce videos on guns and gun violence in America, experimenting with form and style, based on both newly published stories and The Trace’s archives 
  • Project manage video components to accompany big editorial projects
  • Edit longer videos down to engaging pieces for social media
  • Create templates for other team members to produce original shortform vertical videos, and perform quality checks on all video The Trace produces
  • Collaborate with the audience team to track video analytics and use data to inform video strategy
  • Think creatively to develop and implement strategies to sustainably expand The Trace’s reach via video, balancing the serious topic of gun violence with formats, scripts, and visuals likely to engage audiences 
  • Assist the audience team in drafting and posting promotional copy for videos, and for other Trace work as needed
  • Recruit and collaborate with freelance videographers as needed

Requirements: 

  • 2-5 years of experience in video production 
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Creative thinker
  • Willingness to experiment
  • Self-starter
  • Adept collaborator and communicator

Compensation and benefits:

  • $65,000-$80,000 annually, depending on experience and location
  • 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
  • 401(k) with match up to 5%
  • Vacation Days (20 a year)
  • Sick Days (10 a year)
  • Personal Days (2 a year)
  • Paid holidays (15 a year, encompassing federal holidays and a one-week holiday break at the end of the year)
  • Paid Family Leave (12 weeks)
  • Professional development support
  • Phone and Wi-Fi stipend
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary benefits include: Health and Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits, Legal Plan, Critical Illness, Accident, AD&D, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage

This is a remote position. Many of our staffers are based out of our office in Brooklyn, New York, but we also have team members in Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and elsewhere.

At The Trace, we are committed to producing journalism that is equitable and inclusive. We welcome applications from multimedia producers of all backgrounds to apply.

We know that all of the attributes and interests listed here won’t apply to all candidates. If you think you’d be a great fit and have skills and qualifications not mentioned in this listing, we encourage you to submit an application and tell us why you’d thrive in this role.

To apply:

Fill out the application form here. In lieu of a cover letter, we ask that you answer a few questions about your experience and goals, as well as submit your resume and up to three clips you’re proud of.

DEADLINE: We will accept applications through July 1, 2025. After applications close, we will endeavor to respond to all applicants. However, due to the large number of applications we receive, this may take time.

QUESTIONS? If you have questions about this opportunity please email [email protected].

Team Trace