Social Media Video Producer (freelance)

Social Media Video Producer (freelance)

Hearst Media Production Group is seeking an experienced, full-time Social Media Video Producer (freelance) to join an Emmy-award nominated television show working closely with the Digital Content and Production teams. This role is a dynamic opportunity for someone with a passion for content production, video editing, and social media management. The position involves up to 30% domestic and international travel alongside the production crew of a wildlife show to capture on-site content. Must be a skilled producer, videographer, and editor who can craft stories and source video unsupervised. 

This position is based on-site in our new, state-of-the-art office in Glendale, CA.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, shoot, and edit video content for social platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, utilizing in-app tools to integrate native features.
• Manage on-site video shoots, handling all aspects - including equipment setup, camera operation, audio, and logistics.
• Support brand programming initiatives by producing editorial and evergreen content, with the ability to quickly edit high-quality promotional materials.
• Perform post-production editing using Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, etc.), ensuring consistent quality across social platforms.
• Collaborate with digital and post-production teams as a liaison, overseeing the ingestion, management, and organization of all photo and video assets for owned and operated channels.
• Source additional material from external platforms (e.g., Pond5, Storyblocks, Getty) to create original, engaging content.
• Evaluate the content library to identify gaps and determine content to enhance the overall library.
• Manage day-to-day social media operations across platforms, including copywriting, obtaining content approvals, and scheduling posts for timely publishing.
• Stay informed on social media trends to guide and enhance content creation strategies.
• Oversee community management, monitoring comments and engaging with the audience to foster interaction and brand loyalty.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during shoots, ensuring seamless coordination and communication with guests and clients.
• Collaborate closely with digital and production teams to brainstorm, coordinate, and execute content ideas that align with strategic brand objectives and campaign goals.
• Ensure deadlines are met while managing travel logistics and maintaining high-quality standards throughout all stages of production.
• Coordinate guest outreach and asset delivery for cross-promotional opportunities, ensuring alignment between featured organizations and key stakeholders.

 

Experience

• Demonstrated 3-5 years of hands-on experience in video production, content creation, and social media management, with a strong track record of developing and executing engaging content across multiple platforms.
• Proficiency in platform-specific content optimization for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc.
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects and working collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, ensuring quality standards and timely delivery while coordinating logistics and traveling as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong emphasis on client interaction and content delivery.

 

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom) for video and photo editing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media asset production, publishing, and marketing across platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Snap.
• Strong technical knowledge of media encoding, codecs, formats, and color management; experience with Da Vinci Resolve and editing workflows is highly preferred.
• Demonstrate an authentic passion for TV and trending internet content, staying up to date with current standards and styles. 
• Organized with strong project, and time management skills.
• Familiarity with social media management platforms (Sprout, Hootsuite, etc.).
• Experience in the media/entertainment industry is preferred 
• Valid passport

 

Education

• Related experience and/or training will be considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
• HMPG is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

 

The pay for this role is $82,500 annualized, paid weekly. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable