Sr. Social Media Video Producer

Paramount•New York, NY

3d•$135,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is all about making our video content break through—driving reach, engagement, and audience growth across platforms. You’ll own how our content shows up in the world: identifying the strongest moments, packaging them for maximum impact, and ensuring they travel.

Requirements

Obsessed with what makes content go viral
A news junkie who understands the 24/7 cycle and online political commentary culture—and how to leverage both to drive online conversations
Strong instincts for hooks, framing, and timing in both horizontal and vertical video (short-form)
Demonstrated ability to write razor sharp, scroll-stopping copy
Comfortable with basic video editing (and/or directing editors clearly)
Has an eye for graphics and packaging
Deep understanding/demonstrated ability to learn The Free Press’s singular brand, voice, and ethos
Someone who loves The Free Press and is enthusiastic to take its video content to the next level
At least 5+ years in social video, or a clear track record of making content that goes viral
Strong experience with video editing tools (Adobe Premiere Pro preferred)
Working knowledge of design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva)
Deep understanding of the independent media ecosystem and what kinds of content break through
Willing to work nights and weekends when the moment calls for it
A team player—no ego, no “that’s not my job”
A real go-getter—someone who hates having their hand held as they produce remarkable content
Have experience and a hunger to use AI tools, learning from them to improve both tactical and strategic choices for the role

Responsibilities

Lead distribution strategy for video and podcast content
Identify and act on viral opportunities
Package videos for maximum reach across social media channels, recognizing the subtle differences between platforms and optimizing accordingly
Craft sharp, compelling, scroll-stopping captions and headlines tailored to each platform (especially X and YouTube).
Lead on title optimization, thumbnails, and publishing strategy with a strong understanding of CTR, retention, and subscriber growth.
Work closely with video, podcast, and editorial to ensure content is built with distribution and audience engagement in mind from the start.