Freelance Video Producer: Social Content & Series

Trusted Media Brands; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Trusted Media Brands is seeking a dynamic freelance Producer for our Digital Studio in New York. The role focuses on creating short and long-form social video content for Reader’s Digest and other brands, working closely with editorial teams to align with annual content themes.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of production experience, strong writing, and hands-on production skills across shooting, lighting, editing, and post workflows. Hybrid office schedule 3–4 days/week in NYC.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years as a creative producer or director in a production environment (social, digital, broadcast).
• Deep knowledge of content for all social platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, etc.).
• Proficient in Premiere, Photoshop; experience editing and posting content.
• Shooter skills with iPhone videography and DSLR; strong writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage assigned video content and original series production with studio team.
• Assist in managing and tracking the Brand Production Slate.
• Create and present scripts or outlines to Head of Editorial and VP Digital Studio.
• Plan programming across major social platforms with editorial teams.
• Deliver projects on time and on budget; develop budgets and timetables.
• Coordinate with in‑house creatives, freelancers, cast, crew and partners.
• Support the entire spectrum of production from small to large budgets.
• Other duties as assigned by Head of Editorial and VP, Digital Studio.

Skills

Creative producer experience

Social video knowledge

Excellent writer

Flexible schedule

Tools

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

iPhone videography

DSLR cameras

Job description

Trusted Media Brands is seeking a dynamic freelance Producer for our Digital Studio in New York. The role focuses on creating short and long-form social video content for Reader’s Digest and other brands, working closely with editorial teams to align with annual content themes.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of production experience, strong writing, and hands-on production skills across shooting, lighting, editing, and post workflows. Hybrid office schedule 3–4 days/week in NYC.