Freelance Content Producer - NY

Ucbcomedy; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Ucbcomedy is looking for a freelance Content Producer to create short-form promotional content for its comedy brand in New York. The role involves producing, editing, and delivering multiple content pieces weekly for live shows and events.

This is a hands-on, 3-month contract role that requires evening and weekend availability. Candidates should have experience in digital content production with strong editing skills and a comedic sensibility.

Qualificações

• Experience producing, shooting, and editing digital promotional content.
• Comfortable working independently in live event environments.
• Experience capturing live comedy, theater, entertainment, or event content is strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Produce approximately 3 promotional content pieces per week.
• Shoot and edit content for live comedy shows and theater promotions.
• Manage projects from pre-production through final delivery.

Conhecimentos

Producing digital promotional content

Strong editing skills

Managing multiple projects

Comedic sensibility

Familiarity with social-first content

Ferramentas

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut

Photoshop

Canva

CapCut

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Upright Citizens Brigade is home for all things comedy. Whether you’re interested in writing, performing, becoming a stronger public speaker, or just love seeing comedy, UCB has you covered! Our highly trained faculty represents the best writers and performers working in comedy today. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre was founded by Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh in 1999 and operates Theaters and Training Centers in New York & Los Angeles with Austin and Pittsburgh on its way.

Job Description

Upright Citizens Brigade is seeking freelance Content Producers to create short-form promotional content for the UCB comedy brand across social platforms and digital channels. This role is hands-on and execution-focused: producing, shooting, editing, and delivering multiple pieces of content each week that promote live shows, special events, and the theater brand overall.

This is a 3-month contract role ideal for someone who can operate independently, move quickly, and create polished comedy-forward content with minimal oversight.

3-month contract

Based in New York

Some evening and weekend availability required for live show coverage

Responsibilities

• Produce approximately 3 promotional content pieces per week from concept through final delivery under the supervision of the Executive Director
• Shoot and edit content for live comedy shows, theater promotions, special events and projects
• Capture footage in live performance environments
• Edit short-form video content optimized for social platforms
• Manage projects from pre-production through final delivery
• Coordinate with theater leadership, performers, and marketing staff
• Maintain organized media workflows, file management, and delivery schedules
• Create graphics and design elements as needed
• Identify opportunities for recurring content formats and audience engagement
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and production needs

Qualifications

• Experience producing, shooting, and editing digital promotional content
• Strong editing skills with fast turnaround capability
• Comfortable working independently in live event environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong comedic sensibility
• Experience creating sizzle reels / trailers for comedy
• Familiarity with social-first content and platform best practices
• Proficiency with production and editing tools such as Adobe Premiere, CapCut, Final Cut, Photoshop, Canva
• Experience capturing live comedy, theater, entertainment, or event content is strongly preferred

Ideal Candidate

• Self‑directed and highly organized
• Strong creative instincts with an understanding of comedy pacing and tone
• Able to balance speed with quality
• Comfortable collaborating while also taking ownership of execution
• Interested in comedy, entertainment, and digital audience growth

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Examples of short-form promotional or social content
• Availability for the contract period beginning June 1st, 2026

- UCB is an equal opportunity employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.