Video Producer

Hearst Digital Marketing Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance from 1

401(k) with company match

Employee Resource Groups

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hearst Magazines is seeking a seasoned video producer/director for the Central Video team in New York City. You will shoot and direct high-quality video across brand portfolios, collaborating with celebrities, editors, and brand stakeholders to craft platform-first content that resonates with millions.

The role demands fast-paced production, strong editorial instincts, and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in video production.
• Experience across YouTube, Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels.
• Experience directing celebrity/high-profile talent.
• Strong editorial instincts for pacing and storytelling.
• Knowledge of pop culture and social video best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and multi-project management.
• Hybrid role based in New York City, four days in office.

Responsibilities

• Produce and direct high-quality video shoots in studio and on location.
• Develop creative pre-production materials capturing timely, buzzworthy moments.
• Lead productions from call time through wrap, coordinating talent, crew, and brand stakeholders.
• Partner with Hearst Magazine brands to align content with each brand's voice and audience.
• Identify and produce social-first clips for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.
• Manage production logistics, including crew, transportation, releases, scheduling, media delivery, and budgets.
• Collaborate with editors, post-production, graphics, and production teams to deliver polished content under deadlines.
• Monitor video performance and leverage insights to inform future strategy.

Skills

Video production

Directing

Social video

Storytelling

Adobe Premiere

Brand collaboration

Editorial instincts

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Be Part Of What's Next

Great stories deserve great video. Join Hearst Magazines' Central Video team and help bring some of the world's most iconic media brands to life through compelling, platform-first content that reaches millions of viewers every day. If you're energized by celebrity talent, cultural moments, and fast-paced production, this is an opportunity to make an impact across a portfolio of industry-leading brands.

Be Part Of What's Next

Great stories deserve great video. Join Hearst Magazines' Central Video team and help bring some of the world's most iconic media brands to life through compelling, platform-first content that reaches millions of viewers every day. If you're energized by celebrity talent, cultural moments, and fast-paced production, this is an opportunity to make an impact across a portfolio of industry-leading brands.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest publishers, with a portfolio of 30 brands that reach millions of consumers across print, digital, video, social, and experiential platforms. Our brands inspire, entertain, and inform audiences every day through premium storytelling and innovative content experiences.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Produce and direct high-quality video shoots in studio and on location, working with talent ranging from emerging creators to A-list celebrities.
• Develop creative pre-production materials that capture timely, buzzworthy, and culturally relevant moments tailored to individual talent.
• Lead productions from call time through wrap, ensuring seamless coordination between talent, crew, editorial teams, and brand stakeholders.
• Partner with multiple Hearst Magazine brands—including Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, ELLE, Harper's BAZAAR, and Good Housekeeping—to create engaging video content aligned with each brand's unique voice and audience.
• Identify and produce compelling social-first clips from longform content for platforms including YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other emerging channels.
• Manage production logistics, including crew coordination, transportation, releases, scheduling, media delivery, and on-set operations while maintaining budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate closely with editors, post-production, graphics, and production teams to deliver polished content that meets editorial, creative, and publishing objectives under tight deadlines.
• Monitor video performance and leverage audience insights, platform trends, and analytics to inform future creative strategy and storytelling.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)

• 3+ years of experience in video production, preferably in fast-paced editorial, digital media, entertainment, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated experience producing and directing both longform and short-form video content across platforms such as YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other social channels.
• Experience directing celebrity or high-profile talent with confidence and professionalism.
• Strong editorial instincts with a keen eye for visual storytelling, pacing, framing, and audience engagement.
• Deep knowledge of pop culture, emerging digital trends, and social video best practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and resourceful with outstanding communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere is a plus.
• Experience in editorial video production is preferred.
• Hybrid role based in New York City with an expectation of working in the office four days per week, plus on‑set production as needed. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends is required.

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success and personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well‑being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

The base salary range for this role is $71,400–$75,000. 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.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.