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Job Description

_Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve._

Video Producer

Hybrid role, based in Birmingham, AL

Join Our Team as a Video Producer — Be a Creator Who Tells Alabama’s Story

We’re seeking a creative, community-focused video producer who’s equally at ease behind the camera and in front—driven to tell the stories that matter to our audiences.

The base salary range is $47,000 to $57,000 per year.

What Makes This Role Unique

We’re blending traditional reporting with a creator’s mindset—innovative, audience-driven storytelling that meets people where they are. You’ll cover Alabama’s news, culture and communities in ways that resonate with digital audiences.

Curious, agile, and audience-first, you’ll help shape how our stories are told and shared. While this role embraces the creativity of digital creators, it’s grounded in journalism’s core values: accuracy, ethics, and public service. You’ll have room to experiment with formats and platforms, but your storytelling will always be rooted in truth and integrity.

Your work will appear across our digital platforms, from short-form social videos to immersive visual features. You’re comfortable capturing compelling footage with a smartphone or professional video gear — and you know how to make the most of whatever tools are in your hands. You’ll help build trust and engagement by showing up in the places and conversations that matter to Alabamians.

What You’ll Do

+ Report, film, edit and publish video stories covering breaking news, politics, sports, life and culture.

+ Create platform-native content for social media that informs, inspires and sparks conversation.

+ Travel across the state to capture diverse stories and landscapes.

+ Collaborate with reporters, editors and audience teams to shape coverage.

+ Engage with communities online and in person to surface untold stories.

+ Experiment with formats and storytelling styles to grow reach and impact.

+ Work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines — news moves fast and timely publishing is key.

What You Bring

+ At least five years of experience in video production, ideally in a newsroom or digital media setting

+ Comfortable shooting on both phones and pro gear and able to match the tools to the story

+ Strong video editing skills

+ A creator’s eye for visuals, pacing, story structure and audience engagement

+ Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and stay informed on Alabama news and culture

+ Working knowledge of SEO, social media analytics and digital best practices

+ Passion for storytelling that reflects Alabama’s vibrant mix of traditions, voices and perspectives

+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with empathy and professionalism

+ Drone certification or willingness to obtain one is a plus

This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.

To be considered, please submit:

+ A cover letter that shares what excites you about this role

+ Your resume

+ A portfolio showcasing your best video and social media work

We know great candidates don’t always check every box. If you’re excited about the role and bring initiative, curiosity and a strong understanding of our mission, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

Alabama Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .

Alabama Media Group is one of the country's most innovative local media companies, operating AL.com, the AL Education Lab and This is Alabama and publishing daily digital editions of the Huntsville Times, The Birmingham News and the Press-Register for Mobile.

In addition, the company runs a digital marketing business which serves advertising clients throughout the Southeast, a film production group Advance Originals, and the national brand It's a Southern Thing.

In the past 7 years, AL.com journalists have been awarded four Pulitzer Prizes and been a finalist for another, earned 22 regional Emmys for documentary work, an Edward R. Murrow award for podcasting, a Silver Gavel award for political commentary, IRE award for prison coverage, Scripps Howard and Polk awards for investigating police, multiple national Headliner and SPJ awards and a Webby Award for short-form comedy.

_Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._

_If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.