Social Video Producer (West Coast)

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

Candidates must be based in the Los Angeles area, or willing to commute there as needed for events.

A Little About Us

Yahoo is a global media and tech powerhouse dedicated to connecting people to their passions. With nearly 900 million users worldwide, we provide a range of services from news and finance to shopping and gaming. Our mission at Yahoo News is to be a guide to the digital wilderness and help users achieve their goals, both big and small. Right now, we’re focusing on making sure Yahoo News remains an indispensable part of readers’ lives, while also working to connect with new audiences and position the brand for the future. 

A Lot About You

We’re seeking a highly creative Social Video Producer to craft compelling vertical videos for our lifestyle, entertainment and news brands — content that’s not just informative but impossible to scroll past. The right person for this role has a passion for social-first storytelling and video production: You’re probably someone who spends too much time on TikTok and Instagram, analyzing viral videos shot-by-shot. You also have a basic knowledge of (and a comfort in covering) everything from the latest on Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to fluctuations in egg prices and what’s happening in the White House. And if you love turning trending topics into quick, actionable videos that people actually find useful — keep reading! 

As we grow our social presence across Yahoo Life, Entertainment and News, we need someone who can bring creator-style videos to life, from concept to completion. While this role has a heavy focus on video editing, you’ll also develop ideas for long-term series and franchises, as well as produce, shoot and publish daily videos across our platforms. There will also be plenty of opportunities to attend live events, so experience capturing real-time interviews and behind-the-scenes moments using just your phone is essential. Preference to someone who is based in or around Los Angeles, California.

One day, you might be teaming up with a reporter or creator on a video series tied to the Oscars or another major tentpole event. Next, you could be capturing celebrity fashion at a red-carpet event or filming hot takes for a person-on-the-street video. On another day, you might be editing a press junket or crafting a snappy 30-second explainer on the trending story taking over your group chats.

This role requires strong partnerships across editorial teams, including reporters, producers, curation editors and newsletter writers. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with our network of premium publishers and community of Yahoo Creators. Stellar teamwork is what makes our content credible, engaging and, most importantly, fun!

Responsibilities

• Video production: Own the video process from start to finish, including scripting, producing, shooting, editing and publishing social-first content. Sometimes, you’ll hop on camera; other times you’ll coach reporters or creators to do the same. You’ll also attend shoots — from in-office interviews to award shows and everything in between. 

• Ideation + development: Help brainstorm and shape video formats around lifestyle, news and entertainment coverage, from daily content to long-term franchises, with a focus on potential sponsorable series. 

• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner closely with editors, producers, creators and talent to plan coverage around major tentpole events (i.e. Met Gala, summer blockbuster season). Experience producing creators and talent is a huge plus.

• Monitoring trends: Use social listening tools to follow emerging trends and identify the right moments for Yahoo to jump into conversations. 

• Assessing performance: Monitor video performance for insights that can help improve future content.
   

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in video production and social programming

• Proven ability shooting vertical, social-first video in the field. Experience covering entertainment events, such as red carpets and press junkets, is a big plus. 

• Hands-on shooting experience using both smartphones and DSLR cameras, with a strong understanding of on-the-go production techniques.

• Extensive experience with visual editing tools, including Adobe Premiere, Canva and other relevant programs.

• Solid understanding of analytics and social listening tools, such as Google Trend