Video Producer

Hearst • New York, NY

36d • Hybrid

About The Position

Be Part of What's Next Great stories deserve great video. Join Hearst Magazines' Central Video team and help bring some of the world's most iconic media brands to life through compelling, platform-first content that reaches millions of viewers every day. If you're energized by celebrity talent, cultural moments, and fast-paced production, this is an opportunity to make an impact across a portfolio of industry-leading brands.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in video production, preferably in fast-paced editorial, digital media, entertainment, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated experience producing and directing both longform and short-form video content across platforms such as YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other social channels.
• Experience directing celebrity or high-profile talent with confidence and professionalism.
• Strong editorial instincts with a keen eye for visual storytelling, pacing, framing, and audience engagement.
• Deep knowledge of pop culture, emerging digital trends, and social video best practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and resourceful with outstanding communication and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe Premiere is a plus.
• Experience in editorial video production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and direct high-quality video shoots in studio and on location, working with talent ranging from emerging creators to A-list celebrities.
• Develop creative pre-production materials that capture timely, buzzworthy, and culturally relevant moments tailored to individual talent.
• Lead productions from call time through wrap, ensuring seamless coordination between talent, crew, editorial teams, and brand stakeholders.
• Partner with multiple Hearst Magazine brands—including Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, ELLE, Harper's BAZAAR, and Good Housekeeping—to create engaging video content aligned with each brand's unique voice and audience.
• Identify and produce compelling social-first clips from longform content for platforms including YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other emerging channels.
• Manage production logistics, including crew coordination, transportation, releases, scheduling, media delivery, and on-set operations while maintaining budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate closely with editors, post-production, graphics, and production teams to deliver polished content that meets editorial, creative, and publishing objectives under tight deadlines.
• Monitor video performance and leverage audience insights, platform trends, and analytics to inform future creative strategy and storytelling.

Benefits

• Access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Flexibility of hybrid work.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

What This Job Offers

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