Social Video Editor & Photographer

Wine Industry Expo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

OneMedical

Teladoc

Talkspace

Wine classes

Staff tastings

Team events

Learning stipend

Job summary

VinePair is seeking a motivated Social Video Editor & Photographer to join our team in New York. The role focuses on creating videos for social channels (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) and shooting photos for editorial and brand partnerships, while supporting editorial tentpoles and events.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, works well in a team, and brings creativity to grow our publication. Must be able to travel and attend after-hours events as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of social media video content creation experience.
• Proficiency in video editing and photo editing software.
• Ability to edit quickly on tight turnarounds.
• Excellent organization and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaborative attitude.
• Passion for wine, beer, spirits and drinking culture.
• Experience with client branding guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit social video and long form video, with tight deadlines.
• Conduct regular video shoots with iPhones and DSLR cameras.
• Conduct regular photo shoots for VinePair and brand partners.
• Edit photos based on project needs (website, print, events).
• Support brand partnerships and editorial projects.
• Write scripts for social-first videos (recipes, explainers, reviews).
• Assist with other parts of video production (reading scripts, lighting, equipment).
• Attend meetings to support functions of the role.
• Regular travel for work, including weekends.
• Regular after-hours event attendance.

Skills

Social video editing

Photography

Video editing

Photo editing

Fast turnarounds

Organization

Communication skills

Wine/beverage enthusiasm

Tools

iPhone

DSLR cameras

Photoshop

Video editing software

Job description

VinePair is looking for a motivated Social Video Editor & Photographer to join our team. We’re interested in someone who is excited about working in a fast-paced environment, resourceful, and passionate about our brand. If this is you — plus you love the world of drinks — and you have experience shooting and editing video for social and shooting and editing photos, we should talk.

This position would primarily be responsible for creating videos for our social media channels, including Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok; as well as shooting photos for both editorial and brand partnerships. This role will also support other company initiatives, including but not limited to: editorial tentpoles, brand partnerships/sponsored programs, and events.

We are looking for a candidate who’s a hard worker with a great attitude and a good eye for visuals. The ideal person is a team player and will contribute their creativity to continue to grow this dynamic publication.

(For examples of the videos we’re looking for, please see VinePair’s Instagram and YouTube pages.)

Job Requirements Include

• Edit social video and long form video, sometimes with tight deadlines
• Conduct regular video shoots with both iPhones and DSLR cameras — experience with both setups required
• Conduct regular photo shoots for both VinePair and brand partners (in studio, on location, etc)
• Edit photos based on needs/specs of project (website, print publication, event collateral, etc.)
• Support all other brand partnerships and editorial projects (ex: client campaigns; tentpole packages; drinks tastings and reviewing; podcasting; events)
• Write scripts for social-first videos including recipes, explainers, reviews, and other formats
• Assist with other parts of video production: reading scripts, holding lighting structures, carrying equipment, etc.
• Attend marketing, brand partnerships, and social meetings and other potential meetings that will help to further support functions of the role
• Regular travel for work, sometimes on weekends
• Regular after business–hours event attendance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience creating video content for social media platforms in a professional capacity
• Firm grasp of video editing software and photo editing software
• Ability to edit quickly on tight turnarounds
• Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines
• Resourceful and independent (doesn’t require micro-management)
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic about wine, beer, spirits, and drinking culture
• Experience with various client branding and design guidelines a plus

Additional requirements

• Must be able to work 4 days a week in our NYC offices
• Must love dogs (our offices are dog friendly!)

Benefits

• Health insurance with 80% monthly premium covered; vision insurance; free OneMedical and Teladoc memberships; free 1-year Talkspace membership
• Regular wine and spirits classes, staff tastings, monthly events, and other team outings
• Exciting startup environment
• Learning and development stipend

Salary

$50,000-$55,000