Temporary Supervising Producer

Hearst • New York, NY

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Temporary Supervising Producer for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen shapes ambitious, engaging video content from concept through distribution. The role develops original video franchises and multi-platform formats, defines each brand’s creative identity, and oversees production across platforms including on-site, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, linear/OTT, and emerging platforms. The producer works closely with editorial, marketing, production management, and social teams, and may oversee producers and assistant producers as needed.

This is a hybrid role based in New York, NY. Due to the nature of video production, the position may require more than four days per week in the office, as well as occasional weekend work. The listed base salary range is $55–$65 USD.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of creative production experience, particularly in digital and celebrity-driven content, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience developing shows, writing treatments, and shooting pilots or other original video formats.
• Experience working with high-profile talent on set and confidence directing talent in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong creative point of view and keen eye for visual storytelling, with the ability to translate ideas into compelling, internet-forward video.
• Deep understanding of digital video platforms, audience behavior, production workflows, and multi-platform content strategy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across editorial, creative, production, marketing, and social teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, meet tight deadlines, and make thoughtful decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Management and interpersonal skills that inspire collaboration, creativity, dedication, and excellence from others.
• Experience managing production resources, budgets, freelancers, and post-production workflows.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating branded content and/or developing content for commercial partners.

Responsibilities

• Shape the creative identity of each brand and series, including tone, casting, set design, lighting, graphics, creative prompts, music, and overall visual direction.
• Develop original video franchises and concepts across on-site, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, linear/OTT, and emerging platforms in partnership with editorial teams.
• Lead brainstorming and develop innovative, shareable multi-platform formats that reflect the brands’ voices and resonate with their audiences.
• Produce video content from conception through distribution, including pre-production planning, directing on set, overseeing post-production, and partnering with social teams on distribution strategy.
• Write loglines, treatments, beat sheets, shot lists, scripts, and other creative materials for new and ongoing programming.
• Direct celebrity and other talent on set for premium video, creating a collaborative production environment.
• Manage post-production by providing feedback on story, pacing, graphics, music, color, and creative execution, while implementing best practices and style guides.
• Partner with editorial, marketing, production management, and social teams to develop programming, manage resources and budgets, book freelancers, maintain programming through Airtable, and oversee producers and assistant producers as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed