Senior Social Media Video Producer

Paramount

Sr. Social Media Video Producer responsible for audience engagement and content distribution for Paramount.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead distribution strategy for video and podcast content
Identify and act on viral opportunities
Package videos for maximum reach across social media channels, recognizing the subtle differences between platforms and optimizing accordingly
Craft sharp, compelling, scroll-stopping captions and headlines tailored to each platform (especially X and YouTube)
Lead on title optimization, thumbnails, and publishing strategy with a strong understanding of CTR, retention, and subscriber growth
Work closely with video, podcast, and editorial to ensure content is built with distribution and audience engagement in mind from the start

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5+ years in social video, or a clear track record of making content that goes viral
Strong experience with video editing tools (Adobe Premiere Pro preferred)
Working knowledge of design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva)
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 distribution strategyviral content creationcaption writingtitle optimizationthumbnail designCTR analysisaudience retentionsubscriber growthAI tools utilizationcontent packaging

Soft Skills

team playergo-getteradaptabilitycreativitycommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginitiativeflexibilitywork ethic