Social Producer, Original Video

A+E Networks•New York, NY

1d•$74,086 - $85,199•Remote

About The Position

THE ROLE: The Social Producer, Original Video is responsible for producing digital and social-first video content specifically tailored for social media platforms. Core responsibilities include creating and editing original and repurposed video content, scripting, producing graphics and visual assets, and managing content workflows. The role also includes field production tasks such as directing and shooting social (ie iPhone) video content, coordinating rights clearances, and maintaining organized content tracking systems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve processes and workflows is expected.

Requirements

3-5 years experience producing video for social and digital platforms
Experience in both post and field producing for social projects and/or other digital video
Strong scripting/story skills. Story producing credits a plus.
Experience creating content for multiple digital and social media platforms
Experience working with talent
Strong video editing and visualization skills. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite software, including Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop
Design graphics in varying formats for social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook).
Experience in strategic brainstorming, creative brief development and creative executions
Strong time/project management and multi-tasking skills and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Detailed-oriented and extremely organized
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, Mac OSX.
Savvy and knowledgeable about current social media trends. Understanding the content best served on different social media platforms
Well versed in managing design principles for social-first content deliverables including: images, videos, gifs, memes, scene-lifts, IG stories, etc.
A creative, yet strategic thinker, comfortable navigating and ensuring creative alignment with the content strategy plan.
Solid understanding of social media platforms and their users (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
Ability to balance multiple projects and can prioritize and manage your workload effectively.
When problems arise, you can raise them up in concise, actionable terms that facilitate rapid solutions.
Desire to proactively gain creative skills and institutional knowledge
Work independently and efficiently, and know when to ask for help.

Nice To Haves

Experience with history, crime, unscripted, and /or paranormal content a plus
Experience working with repurposed content a plus
Experience working within a network environment a plus
Interactive/motion experience a plus
Airtable experience a plus

Responsibilities

Create and Produce Social-First Creative Content
Develop original and repurposed content for social and digital platforms, including video and visual assets.
Contribute to ideation, research, script writing, editing or overseeing edits, asset creation and management, and apply design principles with a focus on custom content and typography.
Field Produce Social Shoots
Support social video shoots by field producing, directing, and shooting with iPhone as needed.
Manage Content Tracking and Rights Clearance
Track projects and assets using the department’s content tracking system (e.g., Airtable), and coordinate rights submissions and clearances with the Global Rights team.
Adhere to best practices for file naming, version control, and media storage in line with company and departmental protocols.
Collaborate Across Teams and Support Workflow Improvements
Liaise with other departments on content production and assist in refining workflows and processes.
Additional Duties as Needed
Support other tasks and responsibilities as assigned based on business needs and shifting priorities.