Social Media Video Producer

Paramount

Social Media Video Producer responsible for making video content go viral for The Free Press. Collaborating with teams to optimize video distribution on social media platforms.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify viral moments across our video content
Cut social clips yourself or work with our team of editors to coordinate selects
Package videos for maximum reach across social media channels, recognizing the subtle differences between platforms and optimizing accordingly
Write well-developed, scroll-stopping captions and headlines (especially for X, YouTube)
Create or oversee YouTube thumbnails (design sense matters here)
Work closely with podcast, video, and editorial teams to optimize content for distribution

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2+ years in social video, or a clear track record of making content that goes viral
Experience with editing tools (Premiere Pro preferred) and basic design (Canva or Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator)
Deep understanding of the independent media ecosystem and what kinds of content break through
Willing to work nights and weekends when the moment calls for it
A team player—no ego, no “that’s not my job”
A real go-getter—someone who hates having their hand held as they produce remarkable content
Have experience and a hunger to use AI tools, learning from them to improve both tactical and strategic choices for the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

video editingcontent creationcaption writingthumbnail designsocial media optimizationAI tools usage

Soft Skills

team playergo-getteradaptabilitycreativitycommunication