Multimedia Producer

Date Posted	May 27, 2026
Industry	Digital Media
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

Mississippi Today is seeking a multimedia producer responsible for creating high-quality, engaging vertical videos for our social media platforms and for supporting digital and audio projects. In some cases, this person will also write articles for Mississippi Today’s website. Applicants with prior reporting experience will be strongly considered, as we value storytellers who can seamlessly blend video production that matches our newsroom’s journalistic endeavors. This role will require on-camera appearances.

Applicants will be required to complete a video editing test.

Applicants are encouraged to include a reel of applicable video content — vertical or horizontal.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plan, shoot, write, edit and publish Mississippi Today video content across our digital platforms. This includes but is not limited to: reporter explainers, producer explainers, promotional cuts for Mississippi Today podcasts, promotional cuts and editing support for Mississippi Today’s video series.

• Communicate and work closely with Mississippi Today editors and reporters. Effective communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative setting are required.

• Appear on camera as needed. Comfort and confidence in front of the camera are essential.

• Monitor audience feedback across platforms and use analytics to inform content strategy.

• Develop original video content. General creativity and curiosity about changing media practices are essential.

• Assist in the production and development of Mississippi Today audio properties.

Expectations:

We are looking for the following qualities in our future video and multimedia team members, but we know not everyone will check every box. If you meet some of these qualifications but not all and are willing to discuss where you have experience gaps, please feel free to apply. We look forward to getting to know you.

• Experience with video content creation, video composition and distribution tactics, particularly on social media.

• Experience in print and/or broadcast news reporting.

• Experience with tools used by our team: Adobe Suite, CapCut, Canva, Google Workspace, Google Analytics, Slack.

• Ability to work well with others across teams and departments.

• Experience working independently on projects.

• Promptness in meeting deadlines.

• A demonstrated ability to focus on details and do clean work. We are immensely proud of our brand.

• Ability to identify trends through analytics.

• Willingness and curiosity to learn new skills and tools.

Compensation: $60,000 to $65,000, commensurate with experience.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary with medical insurance, and options for vision and dental insurance.

• 29 days paid time off per year.

• Up to 12 weeks of parental family leave, with return-to-work flexibility.

• Simple IRA with 3 percent company matching. Group-term life insurance provided to employees ($15,000 policy).

• Support for professional training and attending industry conferences.

How to Apply:

We’re committed to building an inclusive newsroom that represents the people and communities we serve. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply for this position, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people and people who are differently abled. Please apply

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https://mississippitoday.org/careers/multimedia-producer/