Video Content Producer

<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Job Type: </span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Full Time</span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Work Model: </span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">This is a remote position, but applicants must currently reside in the US</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">About the Role</span></span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Ragan is seeking an editor and writer to serve as the Editorial Producer for our industry-leading learning platform, Ragan Training. This role will entail creating video content for communications, marketing and HR professionals, working with industry experts to create training videos and collaborating with other content creators internally and externally to drive engagement.</span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">This role requires a blend of editorial judgment, audience and understanding and business alignment. If you are passionate about great content, curious and knowledgeable about the communications discipline and keen to work on great video, this role is for you.</span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Join an exciting, fast-growing company to apply your editorial and video skills in creative and impactful ways.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Key Responsibilities </span></span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Content creation and management </span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Lead editorial development of all-video based training content.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Recruit and collaborate with instructors, speakers, and subject matter experts to shape compelling and educational programming.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Oversee scripting, storyboarding, interview preparation and post-production.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Utilize AI tools to enhance the learner’s experience.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Ensure training videos are engaging, practical, visually polished, and instructionally effective. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Help modernize and expand Ragan’s training offerings through innovative video formats and multimedia learning experiences.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Content Development & Storytelling</span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Produce executive interviews, educational explainers, conference highlights, promotional content, social clips, and thought leadership series. Identify timely topics and audience interests that translate into compelling video content.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Shape narratives that simplify complex communications and leadership topics into engaging visual stories.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Work closely with editorial, marketing, membership, and conference teams to maximize the impact and reach of video assets.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Contribute editorial to our conferences, web sites and other Ragan channels.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Qualifications</span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">3-5 years of experience in an editorial role that included video content.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Strong editorial instincts and storytelling abilities. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced media environment.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Outstanding writing skills.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Preferred Skills</span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Experience working with conference/event video production.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Proven track record of juggling multiple assignments.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Journalism or social media marketing experience a plus.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Experience working in, or covering, Communications, Marketing or HR.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Familiarity with instructional or professional development content.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Understanding of video analytics and content performance metrics. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Experience with video editing tools. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Familiarity of AI tools and platforms.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Compensation & Benefits</span></span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Competitive, market-aligned compensation based on experience, with full transparency shared early in the interview process to ensure alignment.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Comprehensive benefits, including:</span></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Health, dental, vision</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">401(k) with employer match</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Company-paid disability and life insurance</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Generous PTO and paid holidays</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Professional development support</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Early close Fridays all year </span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">About Ragan </span></span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;">Our core values – Connection, Curiosity, Innovation, and Integrity – guide all we do and help define what’s important to us at </span></span></span><a href="https://www.ragan.com/about-us/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">Ragan</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Ragan Communications is the leading media brand, and for more than 50 years, we’ve been serving communicators, marketers, and PR professionals at all stages of their career. Everything we do at Ragan is in the service of giving communicators ideas, intelligence, resources, connections, and inspiration to help them advance their brand’s mission and goals. Ragan Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. </span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">How to Apply</span></span></b><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">We’re looking for someone who pays close attention to detail – the kind of communicator who reads between the lines.<br>To demonstrate that, please <b>include a brief cover letter</b> explaining:</span></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">What excites you about this Video Content Producer role, and why do you feel you’d be successful in creating engaging video content for Ragan’s audience?</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Applications</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"> <b>without a cover letter will not be considered</b> – this helps us identify candidates who take the time to fully read and engage with our job description</span></span>.</span></span></span><br> 

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