Social Video Producer, Social and Digital Marketing

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education to addressing the needs of our local communities. Our mission is to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone.

The Team

Across our work in Science, Education, and within our communities, we pair technology with grantmaking, impact investing, and collaboration to help accelerate the pace of progress toward our mission. Our Central Operations & Partners team provides the support needed to push this work forward. 

Central Operations & Partners consists of our Brand & Communications, Community, Facilities, Finance, Infrastructure/IT Operations/Business Systems, Initiative Operations, People, Real Estate/Workplace/Facilities/Security, Research & Learning, and Ventures teams. These teams provide the essential operations, services, and strategies needed to support CZI’s progress toward achieving its mission to build a better future for everyone.

The Opportunity

CZI is seeking a creative individual passionate about social media, content creation, and storytelling to join our Social & Digital Marketing team as a Social Video Producer. This role will be responsible for producing social-first content, with a primary focus on video but also including GIFs, memes, audio, and other multimedia content. The position requires a strong understanding of current social media trends, best practices, and audience engagement strategies- along with the ability to work nimbly, producing high-quality content with quick turnarounds.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in all stages of the production process, effectively conveying our work across science and technology through compelling visual storytelling tailored to a range of audiences.

This role sits within the Brand and Communications team and reports to CZI’s Social & Digital Marketing Director. In this role, you will collaborate closely with social media managers, digital marketers, and other stakeholders across the organization to execute storytelling opportunities across our institutes and programs.

What You'll Do

• Brainstorm and create engaging content for our social media platforms, including videos, audio, memes, GIFs, and other visual assets.
• Write video scripts and develop storyboards that resonate with target audiences and drive engagement.
• Film and edit social-first videos, incorporating graphics, music, text overlays, and other platform-specific elements.
• Collaborate with social media managers, brand and communications team members, and other stakeholders to align content with broader communications objectives.
• Produce video content for advertising campaigns, including for social platforms and pre-roll.
• Stay up to date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices to ensure content remains relevant.
• Tailor content for different social media platforms—including but not limited to Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube Shorts—optimizing for format, tone, and audience.
• Experiment with new formats, techniques, and trends to keep content fresh, innovative, and relatable.
• Monitor video content performance and provide insights and recommendations for future improvements.
• Travel to events, meetings, or on-location production shoots as needed.
• Comfort in front of the camera and/or experience with voiceovers is a plus.

What You'll Bring

• At least 5 years of experience 
• A deep passion for social media! You spend your time scrolling, analyzing audience behaviors, and thinking critically about how content is crafted and consumed.
• Proven experience creating social-first video and multimedia content, with a varied and dynamic portfolio of past work.
• Strong storytelling skills with the ability to develop compelling scripts and storyboards.
• Proficiency in video editing software and creative tools, such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, or similar, as well as experience with in-app editing tools on various social platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms, their best practices, asset specifications, and audience engagement strategies.
• A creative and innovative mindset, with the ability to inject humor and relatability into content.
• Experience working with subject matter experts and leadership teams, including in high-pressure or rapid-turnaround situations.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in copywriting and captions.
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