Freelance Video Producer, Social

Trusted Media Brands; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Media Brands is seeking a dynamic freelance producer to create and manage video content for Reader’s Digest and related brands. The role partners with editorial teams to develop social-first content across major platforms and to produce original series for our audience.

You’ll shoot, light, record audio, and edit, acting as a one-person-band while aligning with brand themes and voice. Office-based in New York with hybrid flexibility, 3–4 days in-house as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a creative producer or director in a production environment (social, digital, broadcast).
• Proficient in Premiere, Photoshop; capable editor and shooter on various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage assigned video content and original series in conjunction with the studio production team.
• Assist in management and tracking of the Brand Production Slate.

Skills

Creative producer

Director

Editing

Storytelling

Social video

Tools

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

iPhone videography

DSLR cameras

Job description

This is a temporary freelance position that will be paid through a third-party payroll company.

Assignment Length: 3 months with the opportunity to be extended

Please Note: Applicants without published video work samples for social will not be considered for this position.

Rate: $40.00/HR

About us:

TMB (Trusted Media Brands) is a community-driven entertainment company that produces content inspired and created by our fans. We offer best-in-class insights and data-driven marketing solutions that reach engaged communities across food, home, lifestyle and wellness content; and now following our August 2021 acquisition of Jukin Media, a leading digital entertainment company, we also engage audiences across the pets, humor, and active lifestyle verticals. In all we reach 60 million people in the U.S., and we deliver more than two billion minutes of monthly video viewership across streaming TV and social media. See what’s new at FailArmy, Taste of Home, The Pet Collective, Family Handyman, People Are Awesome, Reader’s Digest, The Healthy and Birds and Blooms.

Location:

Hybrid from our office in New York, NY – Ability to go into office 3-4x/week.

Description:

Reports into the VP of the Digital Studio with a dotted line to Head of Editorial, Reader’s Digest in New York. The producer will work hand-in-hand with our editorial teams, this role will contribute to the Digital Studio team’s efforts to create short and long-form digital content for Reader’s Digest social channels and website. They will also participate in the development and production of original social content for other social brands within the company.

The ideal candidate is comfortable serving as a one-person-band. In addition to being a strong creative thinker, the Producer should be a creative video expert with excellent writing skills, a deep understanding of short-and long-form video content and production, and an extensive knowledge of best practices for audience engagement on all social. Further, this position will require experience in shooting, lighting, recording audio, and hands‑on producing and editing.

About you:

Dynamic and assertive, you love pushing boundaries and taking creative risks. You believe in delivering creative excellence, experimentation and innovation. Deeply curious, you’re a watcher, reader and consumer of content, enabling you to spot opportunities through your own creative endeavors. You’re obsessed with your craft, staying abreast of video and digital entertainment trends and applying your skills to the creation of dynamic, engaging social video experiences. You’re dedicated to bringing brand positioning and voice to life in your own production work and understand the inherent connection between compelling content and building deeper audience relationships.

Team:

Social Video

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage assigned video content and original series video production in conjunction with the studio production team.
• Assist in the management and tracking of the Brand Production Slate.
• Create and present scripts or outlines to Head of Editorial and VP Digital Studio.
• Work with our editorial teams to create programming across all major social platforms.
• Work with editorial teams and Head of Editorial and VP, Digital Studio to plan original video that aligns with the brand’s annual content themes and social trends.
• Deliver projects with the highest quality in a timely manner and on budget.
• Develop workable budgets, work plans and realistic timetables.
• Help coordinate internal requirements to define project objectives, tasks and deliverables, including coordinating with in-house creatives, freelancers, cast, crew and production partners
• Be willing to help with the entire spectrum of production work, from small to large budget productions
• Other duties as assigned by Head of Editorial and Vice President, Digital Studio

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a creative producer or director in a production environment (social, digital, broadcast)
• Deep knowledge of and experience creating content for all social platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, etc.)
• Comfortable concepting, shooting, editing, and posting content on social
• As an editor, proficient in Premiere, Photoshop
• As a shooter, proficient in iPhone videography and DSLR cameras (visual and sound)
• Knowledge/understanding of standard production/post-tech tools and workflow
• Excellent writer
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights/weekends as requested

• Familiarity and experience working with, casting and recruiting talent, social influencers and creators
• Passion for the digital entertainment and content
• Experience executing from inception through editorial and completion of project
• Strong organizational, presentation and negotiation skills
• Self‑motivated and willing to expand knowledge
• Experience with project management software

Trusted Media Brands embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.