Social Media Production Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Production Assistant - Social Media, MS NOW

Job Description

MS NOW Digital is seeking a Social Media Production Assistant to join our digital team. If you're passionate about politics and breaking news, thrive in fast-paced newsrooms, and love creating compelling social content, this role is for you. The position requires strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and a keen eye for timely, impactful storytelling across platforms.

Responsibilities:
• Monitor breaking news and ensure timely clipping, editing, and posting for social platforms
• Collaborate with Associate Producers and Producers to edit video and graphics
• Create and publish engaging graphics, and photo posts for Instagram and TikTok
• Research and fact-check stories quickly and accurately
• Support daily marketing efforts and promotional content for social platforms
• Identify and flag standout video and audio clips for content
• Pitch creative, engaging social media stories (both daily and long-term)
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the Executive Producer (e.g., decks, research)

Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years of experience in social media / news production (including internships)
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, audiences, and trends
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere for video editing
• Expertise in Canva, Figma, and Adobe Photoshop
• Familiarity with digital production gear (cameras, microphones, etc.)

Desired Characteristics
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail
• Thrives in high-pressure, breaking news environments
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work
• Flexible and eager to take on new projects as needed

Additional Job Requirements:
• Must work in New York City
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours and different shifts for breaking news (evenings, weekends)
• Hybrid 3 days in office

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.