Video Producer
About The Position
Hearst Magazines’ Central Video team is hiring a Video Producer to create platform-first content across its portfolio of media brands. The role involves producing and directing shoots in studio and on location, developing creative pre-production materials, and leading productions from call time through wrap. The producer works with talent ranging from emerging creators to A-list celebrities and partners with brands including Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, ELLE, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Good Housekeeping. The position also involves turning longform content into social-first clips, managing production logistics and budgets, collaborating with editorial and post-production teams, and using audience insights and platform trends to shape future creative strategy. It is a hybrid role based in New York City, with an expectation of working in the office four days per week and on-set production as needed. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. The position is covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement. The stated base salary range is $71,400–$75,000 USD.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in video production, preferably in fast-paced editorial, digital media, entertainment, or similar environments.
- Demonstrated experience producing and directing longform and short-form video across platforms such as YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.
- Experience directing celebrity or high-profile talent with confidence and professionalism.
- Strong editorial instincts and 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 and ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and resourceful, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in the New York City office four days per week and on set as needed, with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Adobe Premiere.
- Experience in editorial video production is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Produce and direct high-quality video shoots in studio and on location with talent ranging from emerging creators to A-list celebrities.
- Develop creative pre-production materials focused on timely, buzzworthy, and culturally relevant moments tailored to individual talent.
- Lead productions from call time through wrap, coordinating talent, crew, editorial teams, and brand stakeholders.
- Create video content with Hearst Magazine brands, aligning with each brand’s voice and audience.
- Identify and produce social-first clips from longform content for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and emerging channels.
- Manage production logistics, including crew coordination, transportation, releases, scheduling, media delivery, and on-set operations, while maintaining budgets and timelines.
- Collaborate with editors, post-production, graphics, and production teams to deliver polished content under tight deadlines.
- Monitor video performance and use audience insights, platform trends, and analytics to inform creative strategy and storytelling.
Benefits
- Access to training programs, workshops, and industry events.
- Hybrid work flexibility.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
- 401(k) plan with a company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
