Social Media Video Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Social Video Producer

The Houston Chronicle is seeking a creative and digitally savvy Social Video Producer to join our Audience team. The ideal candidate will primarily be responsible for editing short-form video content for all of our social platforms, including YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. They will work collaboratively with our Visuals staff to create videos that will connect with millions of readers in one of the largest, most diverse cities in the country.

The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller who thrives on breaking news, trending topics and engaging content. You should be skilled in editing on the fly and eager to experiment with new formats to help grow our presence and voice on social media.

What the Social Video Producer will do:
• Edit social video packages that engage readers and reflect the voice of the Chronicle.
• Post to proper channels, ensuring videos have correct tags, title, descriptions and adhere to SEO best practices.
• Research, pitch and produce timely, fascinating and impactful videos that reach a wide audience.
• Continuously test new video formats, tools, and approaches to grow engagement and reach new audiences.
• Effectively collaborate with Visual, Audience and Content teams.
• Stay plugged into local/breaking news, with a laser focus on video and social content.
• Use analytics and audience insights to shape content decisions and track performance, learning what works and why.

What it will take to be successful:
• 1-3 years of experience creating social video, preferably in a newsroom environment.
• Mastery in quick-turn social video editing for platforms like TikTok, IG and YouTube.
• Proficiency in CapCut, Canva, Adobe Premiere, and motion graphics.
• Has strong visual storytelling instincts, with a knack for framing, pacing, and compelling hooks.
• Passion for exploring new techniques in audience development and willingness to learn and utilize new and existing forms of tracking digital analytics to guide content decisions
• Fast, organized, technical problem solver able to consistently meet deadlines
• Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule for breaking news and special content opportunities.

Requirements:
• This is a full time, hybrid position that requires candidates to be in the office three days per week.
• Weekend and evening work may be required as warranted.
• Successful candidates must be based in the Houston area or willing to relocate

About the Houston Chronicle:

The Houston Chronicle, recognized for its Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, serves its 2.3 million residents with content and marketing solutions across two of Houston's largest websites - HoustonChronicle.com and Chron.com, along with our magazine, television and newspaper brands. Our mission is to spark conversations that inspire action to create a better Houston. All our content and the innovative business solutions we provide invite Houstonians to join conversations about a community we've been committed to covering and helping prosper for more than 120 years. The community we all call home.

WHAT WE OFFER:

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Houston Chronicle. Our business is growing and transforming every day. Advertisers are partnering with us to help them navigate new marketing strategies in today's increasingly complex digital environment. Simply put, the Houston Chronicle is a media company that uses its rich history and data to deliver the most impactful media campaigns for our customers. We leverage our substantial audience reach, coupled with best in class advertising solutions to keep our customer's brand in front of the right people at the right time.

Why are we different? Our people! Our company is diverse and filled with smart, passionate people who want to make a difference in their community, regardless of the role they play in the company. We offer an upbeat and collaborative working environment and expect our people to challenge the norm.

About Hearst Newspapers:

With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.

At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories – growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms – to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.

Be a part of something bigger – your headline awaits.

Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at hnpemployment@hearst.com. Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.

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