California Videographer & Social Specialist

|Current USA TODAY Co. Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process on the internal Careers site by logging into Dayforce through MyApps|USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.comCalifornia Videographer & Social Specialist Drive engagement and audience growth with creative, vertical-first news storytelling in California Visual Journalist & Videographer The USA TODAY NETWORK seeks a dynamic, innovative, and fast-paced visual journalist to join our team in California. This role is pivotal for capturing and delivering timely, compelling vertical videos that thrive on social platforms, with the goal of informing, engaging, and rapidly growing diverse audiences. Must be willing to relocate to the Los Angeles area.Role Overview:Capture, edit, and publish vertical video news stories at the speed of news in California, with an emphasis on immediacy, creativity, and narrative impact.Conceive and execute visually arresting content tailored to TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging platforms to maximize audience engagement and sharing.Build audience loyalty as an on-camera face and voice, consistently delivering standups from the scene or in front of a green screen. Be able to shoot and deliver stills as needed.Use real-time analytics and audience metrics to inform editorial decisions and optimize content for reach, watch time, and interaction.Collaborate closely with reporters, editors, audience and national video team colleagues to amplify news coverage and deliver multimedia storytelling that resonates across demographics.Cover a wide range of news topics—from breaking news to Hollywood to sports and politics—always with a creative approach that sets our coverage apart in the digital landscape.Maintain a pulse on social trends, platform innovations, and audience behaviors to keep our visuals ahead of the curve.Responsibilities:Produce and deliver vertical, platform-optimized video ensuring accuracy, storytelling excellence, and journalistic integrity.Grow and engage audiences by experimenting with innovative video techniques, story formats, and interactive elements.Engage directly with the California community both online and on the ground, sourcing stories and building relationships.Participate in planning meetings to pitch new ideas and contribute to editorial strategy for video content and social media coverage.Promote the USA TODAY NETWORK brand and drive traffic to our digital properties through strategic social video content.Requirements:Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism, communications, media, or related field; or equivalent experience.Proven experience shooting and editing vertical video for news, with a strong portfolio reflecting speed, creativity, and audience growth on major social platforms.Expertise with mobile video production tools and professional editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, mobile apps specific to platforms).Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt quickly to breaking news situations.Strong understanding of social media trends and algorithms, and a passion for experimenting with new storytelling techniques.Excellent communication and organizational skills; a team player who thrives in a fast-changing, collaborative environment.Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; able to travel as news requires across California.Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as news demands.Application Instructions We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:Your resume – one t