Social Video Producer, Opinions
Core
Producing and editing social-first vertical video content to amplify opinion journalism and engage new audiences on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
Role type
Social Video Producer (Opinion Journalism)
Builds
Short-form video clips, podcast segments, and video formats for social media channels.
Domain
News media / Digital content production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut), Thumbnail design (Photoshop/Illustrator), Social media strategy, Analytics interpretation, Storytelling, Deadline management
Preferred skills
Experience with talking head and man-on-the-street video styles, Podcast clip editing, Community building
Technologies
Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut, Photoshop, Illustrator, YouTube, CrowdTangle, Sprout
Responsibilities
Collaborate with journalists to turn commentary into engaging vertical videos; Edit quick-turn and evergreen podcast clips; Develop regular video formats or franchises; Work with columnists on filming best practices; Promote clips on brand accounts to build community.
Seniority
Mid-level (2+ years experience)