Social Video Lead & Creator

Clay Today; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoman is seeking a dynamic Social Media Lead/Creator to craft platform-native video storytelling and extend our reach across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more. You'll produce, edit, and strategize short-form videos, collaborate with newsroom teams, monitor analytics, and develop audience-growth initiatives to deepen reader engagement with our journalism.

Ideal candidates combine journalism sensibility with creative video storytelling, thrive under tight deadlines, and bring strong

Qualifications

• Experience producing video content for social platforms.
• Strong storytelling with high journalistic standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Proven analytics use to guide strategy.

Responsibilities

• Produce, shoot, and edit original social video content.
• Develop platform-specific content across major channels.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and visual teams.
• Monitor analytics and refine content strategy.
• Engage audiences through comments and community channels.

Skills

Video storytelling

Platform-native video

Analytics

On-camera presentation

Newsroom collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Communications/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Job description

The Oklahoman is seeking a dynamic Social Media Lead/Creator to craft platform-native video storytelling and extend our reach across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more. You'll produce, edit, and strategize short-form videos, collaborate with newsroom teams, monitor analytics, and develop audience-growth initiatives to deepen reader engagement with our journalism.

Ideal candidates combine journalism sensibility with creative video storytelling, thrive under tight deadlines, and bring strong