Associate Video Producer, Social
About The Position
The Associate Video Producer edits and occasionally shoots videos for PEOPLE’s social media and app, with an emphasis on adapting longform video features for vertical formats and creating social teasers and trailers for exclusive interviews. The role aims to make PEOPLE’s social and app video content visually arresting and narratively compelling, engaging audiences through shortform storytelling and attention-grabbing edits. The producer will work with celebrity talent and help create content designed to perform on platforms such as TikTok and Reels. Reporting to the Senior Video Producer, the Associate Video Producer will collaborate with the PEOPLE Video team on exclusive video interviews and social and app concepts, and work with motion graphics designers to develop and execute visuals for social series and tentpole content. The role requires industry experience, participation in meetings, and assisting with guidance of other team members. The producer must balance projects according to business priorities and the news cycle while delivering high-quality videos on deadline. The position may also involve attending brand events and capturing content.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience.
- BA or BS degree and/or equivalent experience.
- Proven success building and growing audiences for media sites and digital brands.
- Understanding of social media, with a focus on reaching Gen Z audiences.
- Expertise in video editing using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and AVID.
- Expertise in TikTok and Reels.
- A unique voice that fits and evolves the PEOPLE brand, and a passion for creating, dissecting, and consuming content.
- Strong editing judgment and attention to detail, including the ability to edit thoroughly on tight deadlines.
- Availability to attend live events for the PEOPLE brand and capture content.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience shooting video, including camera operation, lighting, and basic audio setup for interviews and on-location shoots.
Nice To Haves
- Experience at a national news brand is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Produce and edit videos for social media and the PEOPLE app, including adapting longform features to vertical formats and creating teasers and trailers.
- Work closely with reporters, editors, content creators, designers, and the Video team.
- Collaborate with motion graphics designers to develop and execute visuals for social series and tentpole content.
- Attend events on behalf of the brand and capture content.
- Occasionally shoot video, including for interviews and on-location shoots.
- Attend meetings and assist with guidance of other team members.
- Balance projects according to business priorities and the news cycle, delivering high-quality videos on deadline.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Unlimited paid time off
- Adoption or surrogate assistance
- Donation matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Basic life insurance
- Basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Supplemental accident insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Family care benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- 10–12 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage
- Voluntary life and disability insurance
- Annual bonuses and short- and long-term incentives may be included as other compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
