Associate Video Producer, PEOPLE

Dotdash Meredith • New York, NY

7d

About The Position

The Associate Video Producer edits and occasionally shoots videos for PEOPLE’s social media and app, with an emphasis on “verticalizing” longform video features and creating social teasers/trailers for bombshell, exclusive interviews. Their mission is to ensure that PEOPLE’s social and app video content is visually arresting and narratively compelling. This person should have passion for shortform storytelling, an expertise in video producing and editing, and a desire to entice people to watch and engage with content. They must know how to hook and hold busy users’ attention. The ideal candidate knows how to make videos go viral on TikTok and Reels. They must be comfortable producing celebrity talent.

The Associate Video Producer will report to the Senior Video Producer. They will work closely with the PEOPLE Video team to edit exclusive video interviews and concepts for social and the PEOPLE app, turning raw footage into social gold. They will also work closely with a team of motion graphics designers to develop and execute visuals for social series and tentpoles.

This role will require industry experience and the ability to join meetings and assist with guidance of other team members. They must be able to balance different projects based on business priorities and the news cycle, delivering high-quality videos on deadline.

Requirements

• BA or BS and/or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years experience is required.
• Proven success in building and growing audiences for media sites and digital brands
• An 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 TikToks and Reels
• A unique voice that fits and evolves the People brand, coupled with a passion for creating, dissecting and consuming all kinds of content
• A sharp eye when it comes to editing content 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 and the PEOPLE app
• Work closely with reporters, editors, content creators, designers and the Video team
• Attend events on behalf of brand and capture content, and other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug coverage
• unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• adoption or surrogate assistance
• donation matching
• tuition reimbursement
• basic life insurance
• basic accidental death & dismemberment
• supplemental life insurance
• supplemental accident insurance
• commuter benefits
• short term and long term disability
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• family care benefits
• a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
• 10-12 paid holidays annually
• generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
• pet insurance
• accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree