Vertical Video Reporter

Role Description

The Marshall Project is seeking a creative and strategic Vertical Video Reporter to transform our investigative reporting into high-impact visual storytelling. This position sits on the Audience Team and reports directly to the Audience Director. The ideal candidate possesses strong news judgment, sharp editing skills, and a native understanding of what makes short-form vertical video resonate on popular social platforms in 2026. You are someone who can bridge the gap between complex investigative journalism and engaging, shareable video without losing the nuance of the story.

• Partner with reporters to translate The Marshall Project’s journalism into compelling video, including identifying video-ready reporting, assisting with scriptwriting, and directing/editing videos.
• Lead The Marshall Project's vertical video strategy in collaboration with the Audience Team by conceptualizing, reporting, producing, and publishing original video journalism for social platforms.
• Actively monitor the criminal justice news cycle for faster-turnaround explainer videos that connect breaking and trending stories to The Marshall Project's reporting and expertise.
• Manage the full production lifecycle for multiple projects across different stages of production.
• Appear on-camera and host standalone video formats as needed, serving as a recurring face for The Marshall Project’s video presence.
• Regularly review video performance analytics with the Audience Director to identify viewer preferences and iterate on formats, pacing, and strategies.
• Advise reporting staff on filming best practices and field-recording techniques to ensure high-quality raw assets for collaborative projects.
• Ensure all videos are edited in accordance with house style and optimized for platform success, including closed captioning and platform-native engagement features.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional journalism experience, with a demonstrated track record of producing video content for social media platforms.
• Experience developing and executing social video strategies that drive audience growth.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro with a focus on editing quickly and efficiently.
• Demonstrated success in producing social video that has reached large audiences on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
• A native understanding of the language of the internet and the specific visual and narrative pacing required for successful short-form vertical video.
• Comfortable with on-camera hosting duties and the ability to engage an audience directly.

Requirements

• Submit a vertical video introducing yourself and sharing why you're interested in this role at The Marshall Project (video should be no longer than 2 minutes).
• Must reside in the United States and possess the necessary authorization to work here; remote work outside of the U.S. is not allowed.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive salary range of $105,000-$115,000.
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
• Employer-subsidized vision and dental insurance.
• Matching traditional and Roth 401k (immediate vesting).
• Voluntary benefits including Health and Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, pet insurance, short and long term disability insurance, employee and dependent life insurance, AFLAC accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage, legal benefits, personal excess liability insurance, and employee discount marketplace.
• 17 days of paid time off each year (in addition to office closure between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2).
• Paid parental leave.