Video Creative

Hearst Magazines; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

Very Local Brand Studio, the branded content arm of Hearst Television, is seeking a part-time Video Creative to join our team in Kansas City.

You will write, produce, shoot, and edit branded and editorial videos for multiple clients, lead creative calls, schedule shoots, and manage on-set logistics. Travel within the continental U.S. is required; report to the Sr Manager Post Production.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of video production experience with a portfolio.
• Strong storytelling and familiarity with social media video trends.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; experience with Sony A7S or similar gear.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce and edit branded content for multiple clients.
• Lead creative calls; pitch ideas and create video outlines.
• Schedule shoots, hire freelancers, and manage on-set logistics.
• Act as the primary point of contact during shoots.
• Operate camera and lighting equipment (drone operation a plus).
• Deliver high-quality content on deadline while meeting brand requirements.
• Manage all aspects of small-scale productions.

Skills

Video production

Storytelling

Client communication

Project management

Camera operation

Editing

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Sony A7S

Drone operation

Google Drive

Airtable

Dropbox

Job description

Are you passionate about creating compelling digital video stories? Very Local Brand Studio, the branded content arm of Hearst Television, is seeking a talented part time Video Creative to join our team.

As part of a Very Local Brand Studios team, you will write, produce, shoot, and edit both short- and long-form branded and editorial videos. This client-facing role requires strong storytelling skills, hands-on production experience, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns. Travel within the continental U.S. is required. You will report to the Sr Manager Post Production.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce and edit branded content for multiple clients.
• Lead creative calls; pitch ideas and create video outlines.
• Schedule shoots, hire freelancers, and manage on-set logistics.
• Act as the primary point of contact during shoots.
• Operate camera and lighting equipment (drone operation a plus).
• Deliver high-quality content on deadline while meeting brand requirements.
• Manage all aspects of small-scale productions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of video production experience with a portfolio of work.
• Strong storytelling ability and familiarity with social media video trends.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; experience with Sony A7s or similar gear.
• Working knowledge of Google Drive, Airtable, and Dropbox.
• Results-driven with the ability to balance creativity and client goals.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Positive attitude and collaborative spirit.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That\'s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.