Social Video Producer/Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Producer, MS NOW Digital

Job Description

The MS NOW Social Video Producer/Editor will conceive, write, produce, and edit content created for TikTok, YouTube, and other digital platforms. You'll bring expert editing skills and a proven record in writing social scripts. Someone who can gather sound and build sharp graphics to construct compelling political storytelling. A creative, independent producer who has new ideas daily and thrives on making video content stand out and get noticed.

The position hours are Monday- Friday from 8am - 4pm.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Responsibilities:
• Write, edit, produce two (or more) vertical videos daily.
• Work with dayside show teams to transform a compelling segment into viral social video.
• Work with dayside anchors, contributors, reporters on original video.
• React fast to breaking news, turning videos that beat our competitors and lead the news cycle.
• Generate daily and long-term original video pitches responsive to the political news cycle.
• Work with senior leaders to develop new social franchises.
• Identify moments from linear to rapidly share on social media.
• Produce graphics and carousels and thumbnails for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
• Produce YouTube livestreams from start to finish.
• Write compelling headlines and scripts.
• Innovate with new ideas to grow the audience and MS NOW brand.

Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of social media editing, producing, writing.
• Adobe Premiere expert who can shoot and edit quickly when speed is the priority.
• Proven experience editing and producing original digital video.
• Strong scriptwriting skills, with the ability to shape stories for digital video audiences.
• Strong editorial judgment and commitment to accuracy and nuance.
• Deep expertise in U.S. politics.
• Ability to manage multiple original projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of YouTube livestream technology.
• Strong knowledge of all social media platforms and their audiences.
• Skilled in using native editing tools across social platforms.
• Experience with Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Canva.
• Understanding of digital gear (camera operations, microphones).
• Ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments.
• Work well both independently (must be a self-starter) and collaboratively as part of an integrated team.
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Comply with the Standards and Practices of MS NOW.

Additional Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadlines. pressure, including breaking news and special projects.
• This position has been designated as hybrid, in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday weekly.

Salary Range: $93,000 - $110,000

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 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.