What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Producer position at Houston Chronicle?
Job Description
The Houston Chronicle is looking for a Video Producer to help lead the next phase of our video strategy, expanding how we tell stories and how audiences find and engage with our journalism.
This role will be central to building a more consistent, high-impact video operation across platforms, with a growing focus on YouTube as a core audience and storytelling platform. We are investing in repeatable formats, franchise series, and higher-end storytelling that builds habit, trust, and reach over time.
This is a hands-on role for a strong visual storyteller and experienced production leader who can manage projects from concept to final delivery, collaborate across the newsroom, and help shape what video looks like at the Chronicle.
Key Responsibilities
The Houston Chronicle, recognized for its Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, serves its 2.3 million residents with content and marketing solutions across two of Houston’s largest websites — HoustonChronicle.com and Chron.com , along with our magazine, television and newspaper brands. Our mission is to spark conversations that inspire action to create a better Houston. All our content and the innovative business solutions we provide invite Houstonians to join conversations about a community we’ve been committed to covering and helping prosper for more than 120 years. The
About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.
At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories – growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms – to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.
Be a part of something bigger – your headline awaits.
Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at hnpemployment@hearst.com. Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.
The Houston Chronicle is looking for a Video Producer to help lead the next phase of our video strategy, expanding how we tell stories and how audiences find and engage with our journalism.
This role will be central to building a more consistent, high-impact video operation across platforms, with a growing focus on YouTube as a core audience and storytelling platform. We are investing in repeatable formats, franchise series, and higher-end storytelling that builds habit, trust, and reach over time.
This is a hands-on role for a strong visual storyteller and experienced production leader who can manage projects from concept to final delivery, collaborate across the newsroom, and help shape what video looks like at the Chronicle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end video production, including concepting, scripting, storyboarding, filming and editing
- Direct shoots in the field, ensuring projects stay on schedule and align with creative vision
- Oversee videographers and editors on key projects, helping manage workflows, schedules and production priorities
- Collaborate with reporters, editors and audience teams to identify opportunities for video tied to our journalism
- Produce a mix of formats including explainers, features, franchise series and larger documentary-style projects
- Help build and execute a consistent YouTube strategy, including repeatable formats, publishing cadence and audience growth
- Translate reporting into clear, compelling visual storytelling that serves and engages Houston audiences
- Ensure all video meets strong editorial, technical and production standards
- Manage multiple projects at once, balancing speed, quality and newsroom priorities
- Has at least 5 years of experience leading video production, including filming and editing
- Has a strong portfolio or reel that demonstrates storytelling ability and production quality
- Is an excellent communicator who can manage people, talent and stakeholders effectively
- Has strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling and prioritization
- Brings a sharp visual eye and a strong sense of narrative structure in video storytelling
- Has experience writing scripts and developing storyboards to guide production
- Is highly proficient with video equipment, specifically must be able to efficiently film with Sony cinema line cameras
- Has strong technical skills in lighting, composition and editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Can both shoot and edit independently when needed
- Understands how video performs across platforms, including YouTube, and is motivated to grow audience and reach
- Thrives in a fast-paced newsroom environment and works well across teams
- Consistent production of high-quality video that strengthens our journalism and expands our reach
- Successful execution of repeatable formats and franchise series that build audience over time
- Growth in YouTube presence, including views, watch time and subscriber growth
- Strong collaboration across the newsroom to identify and execute impactful video opportunities
The Houston Chronicle, recognized for its Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, serves its 2.3 million residents with content and marketing solutions across two of Houston’s largest websites — HoustonChronicle.com and Chron.com , along with our magazine, television and newspaper brands. Our mission is to spark conversations that inspire action to create a better Houston. All our content and the innovative business solutions we provide invite Houstonians to join conversations about a community we’ve been committed to covering and helping prosper for more than 120 years. The
About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.
At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories – growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms – to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.
Be a part of something bigger – your headline awaits.
Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at hnpemployment@hearst.com. Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.