Social Video Producer (TEMP)

The Shade Room • Los Angeles, CA

8h • $31 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shade Room is seeking a charismatic, highly adaptable temporary Social Video Producer to step in front of the camera and bring our new video commentary strategy to life. Working in lockstep with our editorial leadership and the Senior Managing Producer, you will translate traditional aggregated posts into fast-paced, highly engaging video content. This role is a creative incubator; you will actively participate in a deeply collaborative, iterative process—taking real-time feedback to help mold an authoritative, culturally authentic TSR video voice.

Requirements

• Familiarity with the brands and businesses of The Shade Room.
• Deep understanding of current social video ecosystems, algorithm trends, and formatting.
• Deep, intrinsic familiarity with The Shade Room’s brand identity, the celebrities and topics the Roomies care about, and the specific nuances, humor, and dynamics of the Roomies' community.
• Natural comfort, high energy, and a strong, relatable presence in front of the camera, with the ability to capture viewers' attention within seconds.
• Strong storytelling skills with the ability to write engaging, concise, and accurate scripts tailored for social media audiences.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to receive real-time direction, incorporate constructive feedback, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, iterative creative environment.
• Proficient with mobile and desktop video editing tools (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and basic graphic design workflows to independently package social-first video content.
• Deep knowledge of pop culture, celebrity news, and the tone, language, and community dynamics unique to The Shade Room.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Digital Media, Communications, Film/Television Production, or a related field preferred; or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an on-camera host, digital creator, social media producer, multimedia journalist, or a similar role producing short-form video content (e.g., TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts).
• Demonstrated portfolio or demo reel showcasing storytelling skills and engaging pop culture or celebrity news content.
• Experience working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced digital news, entertainment, or social-first media environment.
• Candidates must be located in Los Angeles, CA.
• Must include a link to portfolio and reel on resume.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to think quickly, improvise, and maintain composure in a live streaming or broadcast environment.
• Experience hosting or appearing in live-streamed broadcasts (e.g., Twitch, Kick, YouTube Live, TikTok Live).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-camera personality and voice for short-form and medium-form pilot videos, delivering engaging commentary and sharp cultural analysis.
• Swiftly write and adapt short-form scripts based on breaking celebrity news, trending topics, and current TSR aggregated content.
• Actively collaborate with the production team, applying constructive feedback to continuously refine, test, and mold your on-camera persona to match the TSR brand voice.
• Provide, set up, and maintain a clean, visually appealing on-camera environment (such as a professional home office or studio-like space) to serve as the backdrop for daily content.
• Film yourself and utilize basic video editing, sound capture and graphic design skills to quickly package raw content for social feeds under tight deadlines.
• Monitor real-time audience reactions in the comments and through platform data to understand the Roomies’ perspective and adapt your on-camera approach to better connect with the community.

What This Job Offers

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