Remote TikTok Video Journalist & Vertical Producer

GAMURS Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 3,143,000 - 5,028,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mary Sue is seeking a Multimedia Journalist, TikTok Producer, or Vertical Video Producer to build The Mary Sue's short-form video presence, especially on TikTok. You’ll take ideas from pitch to finished video, adapting stories or creating original concepts.

Expect to identify trends, write concise scripts, record on-camera or voice-overs, and edit start-to-finish with engaging hooks and fast-paced storytelling. Remote work supported.

Qualifications

• Experience creating short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or a similar platform.
• A strong understanding of TikTok and what makes videos perform on the platform, including hooks, pacing, retention, engagement, trends, and discoverability
• Strong writing and scripting skills, with the ability to turn information into concise, conversational, and engaging video scripts
• Comfortable appearing on camera and/or recording voice-overs
• Experience with video editing software such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar
• A good sense of news judgment and an ability to quickly identify stories, trends, and conversations that are worth covering
• A passion and familiarity with breaking news, TV & Movies, general entertainment, fandom, geek culture, and internet culture
• A strong understanding of how online communities and social media conversations develop
• An ability to work quickly and independently in a high-output digital newsroom
• Comfortable pitching ideas, taking editorial feedback, and adapting content based on performance
• Journalism, reporting, or digital media experience is a bonus
• Comfortable working remotely and keeping communication levels high
• Experience repurposing and distributing projects across diverse video and social media platforms

Responsibilities

• Create short-form video content for The Mary Sue's TikTok, with a focus on increasing reach, engagement, and followers
• Write scripts for videos based on The Mary Sue's existing coverage, breaking news, trending stories, and original pitches
• Pitch original and timely video concepts across entertainment, politics, internet culture, fandom, and geek culture
• Identify existing The Mary Sue articles that could translate well to TikTok and develop them into platform-native videos rather than simply reading the article aloud
• Research stories, verify information, and ensure videos meet The Mary Sue's editorial standards and ethics policies
• Record on-camera videos and/or voice-overs, depending on the format and subject matter
• Edit videos from start to finish, including footage, captions, graphics, screenshots, clips, music, and other visual elements
• Develop strong hooks, pacing, and storytelling techniques designed to keep viewers watching
• Keep up with TikTok trends, sounds, formats, memes, and conversations, and identify opportunities that make sense for The Mary Sue's audience and brand
• Use TikTok SEO and platform best practices, including keywords, captions, on-screen text, hashtags, and other tools that can improve discoverability
• Experiment with new formats and approaches based on audience response and performance data
• Work closely with the managing editor to identify opportunities for written stories to become multimedia content, as well as opportunities for video‑first coverage
• Help establish a consistent voice and presence for The Mary Sue on TikTok
• Maintain a steady output of video content while responding quickly to breaking news and fast‑moving internet conversations

Skills

Short-form video production

TikTok producer

Video editing

Scripting/writing

On-camera presence

News judgment

Remote work discipline

Tools

CapCut

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

The Mary Sue is seeking a Multimedia Journalist, TikTok Producer, or Vertical Video Producer to build The Mary Sue's short-form video presence, especially on TikTok. You’ll take ideas from pitch to finished video, adapting stories or creating original concepts.

Expect to identify trends, write concise scripts, record on-camera or voice-overs, and edit start-to-finish with engaging hooks and fast-paced storytelling. Remote work supported.