The American Media Project is a new non-profit journalism venture based in Washington, D.C. AMP is conceived and backed by stalwarts in independent print and broadcast journalism in the U.S.

This well-funded initiative is gearing up hiring backpack video journalists/ and/or filmmakers to produce cutting-edge, public interest video reports about pressing national issues for an influential online audience. We are currently hiring our initial staff and are looking for a producers and associate producers who can research, report, write, shoot and edit video stories, often working as a solo video journalist, sometimes working with teams.

Selected candidate will be responsible for:

-Working with print correspondents and senior producers to generate story ideas and produce regular video news reports

- Shooting Washington D.C.-based video (interviews and B-roll) on miniDV video cameras with correspondent or independently

- Editing on non-linear video editing systems on Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro;

- Merging video news service source material and photos with original D.C.-based material to create comprehensive investigative packages

- Writing timely and analytical scripts

-Working independently to develop and produce feature news stories

We are in search of candidates with:

- Experience as a VJ and industry standard Sony, Canon, JVC or Panasonic cameras

- Comfortability with Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere editing software

- Knowledge or interest in learning about politics and D.C.-based affairs

- Understanding of Web 2.0 video technologies (video compression, Flash video, etc.)

- Strong script writing skills

- Strong interpersonal skills

Applicants should respond to this posting with the following:

- Resume stating VJ and video production experience

- Script samples

- Links to demo reels if available online (YouTube, GoogleVideo, etc.)

- Availability to start

Send materials to AmericanMediaProject@gmail.com [1].