Temporary Supervising Producer

Hearst Magazines; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Magazines is seeking a Temporary Supervising Producer to lead internet-forward video for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen, shaping tone, talent, and visuals across platforms.

The role requires 7+ years in creative video production, strong leadership, and experience directing high-profile talent. Based in NYC with a four-day in-office hybrid schedule, collaboration across editorial, marketing, and production teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in creative video production.
• Experience developing internet-forward, engaging video across multiple platforms.
• Experience directing high-profile talent on set.
• Strong visual storytelling instincts and ability to generate original ideas.
• Understanding of show development, treatments, pilots, shoots, and post-production.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen video across platforms.
• Develop and pitch original video franchises and formats for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and on-site.
• Produce and direct video from concept through distribution, including pre-production materials and on-set direction.
• Write loglines, treatments, beat sheets, scripts, and pilots reflecting each brand's voice.
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing, sales, and production management to translate brand priorities into video.
• Guide post-production and apply platform-specific best practices to drive performance.
• Manage multiple productions, including freelancers, budgets, deadlines, and resources.
• Oversee and mentor producers and associate producers.

Skills

Video production

Digital-first content

Directing talent

Brand storytelling

Leadership

Branded content

Team collaboration

Creative concept development

Tools

Airtable

Job description

Be Part of What's Next

Help shape the visual storytelling behind two of the most iconic brands speaking to the next generation. Hearst Magazines is looking for a Temporary Supervising Producer to lead compelling, internet-forward video for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen, bringing fresh ideas and standout creative to audiences across platforms.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S. inspires and entertains audiences across all media platforms. We are known for our award-winning content and innovative digital experiences, reaching millions of readers and viewers every month. Our brands include Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, and many more.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Lead the creative vision and identity for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen video, shaping tone, casting, set design, lighting, graphics, creative prompts, music, and other elements that make each brand and series distinctive.
• Develop and pitch original video franchises and highly shareable formats across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, on-site, and other distribution platforms, partnering with editorial teams to turn timely ideas into compelling visual storytelling.
• Produce and direct video content from concept through distribution, including developing pre-production materials, directing celebrity talent on set, guiding post-production, and collaborating with social teams on platform-specific execution.
• Write creative materials—including loglines, treatments, beat sheets, shot lists, scripts, and pilots—that reflect each brand’s voice and support the broader video strategy.
• Collaborate closely with editorial, marketing, sales, production management, and other partners to translate brand priorities into video and develop branded opportunities without compromising editorial voice.
• Guide post-production across story, pacing, graphics, music, color, and other creative elements, applying platform best practices and style guidelines to drive performance.
• Manage multiple productions and programming workflows, including Airtable tracking, freelancer hiring in partnership with production management, budgets, deadlines, and resources.
• Oversee and mentor producers and associate producers as needed, fostering strong collaboration, creative ambition, and consistently excellent work.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 7+ years of experience in creative video production, ideally with digital-first and celebrity-driven content, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and produce internet-forward, highly engaging video across multiple platforms and formats.
• Experience directing and collaborating with high-profile or A-list talent on set.
• Strong creative instincts and a keen eye for visual storytelling, with the ability to generate original ideas and experiment with emerging formats.
• Deep understanding of the production process, including show development, treatments, pilots, shoots, and post-production.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, and deadlines in a fast-moving production environment.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire excellent work and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience creating branded content is preferred.
• This role is based in New York City and requires working in the office four days per week as part of our hybrid work model.

The hourly rate for this role is $55-$65 per hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.