The Role
Produces and manages short- and long-form video content for Reader’s Digest and other social brands. Responsibilities include concepting, scripting, shooting, lighting, audio recording, editing, posting, budgeting, scheduling, production tracking, and coordinating internal teams, freelancers, talent, and production partners. The role delivers social programming across major platforms, manages projects from inception through completion, and supports original series production while meeting quality, timeline, and budget goals.
Summary Generated by Built In
This is a temporary freelance position that will be paid through a third-party payroll company.
Assignment Length: 3 months with the opportunity to be extended
Rate: $40.00/HR
About us:
TMB (Trusted Media Brands) is a community-driven entertainment company that produces content inspired and created by our fans. We offer best-in-class insights and data-driven marketing solutions that reach engaged communities across food, home, lifestyle and wellness content; and now following our August 2021 acquisition of Jukin Media, a leading digital entertainment company, we also engage audiences across the pets, humor, and active lifestyle verticals. In all we reach 60 million people in the U.S., and we deliver more than two billion minutes of monthly video viewership across streaming TV and social media. See what’s new at FailArmy, Taste of Home, The Pet Collective, Family Handyman, People Are Awesome, Reader’s Digest, The Healthy and Birds and Blooms.
Location:
Hybrid from our office in New York, NY – Ability to go into office 3-4x/week.
Description:
Reports into the VP of the Digital Studio with a dotted line to Head of Editorial, Reader’s Digest in New York. The producer will work hand-in-hand with our editorial teams, this role will contribute to the Digital Studio team’s efforts to create short and long-form digital content for Reader’s Digest social channels and website. They will also participate in the development and production of original social content for other social brands within the company.
The ideal candidate is comfortable serving as a one-person-band. In addition to being a strong creative thinker, the Producer should be a creative video expert with excellent writing skills, a deep understanding of short-and long-form video content and production, and an extensive knowledge of best practices for audience engagement on all social. Further, this position will require experience in shooting, lighting, recording audio, and hands-on producing and editing.
About you:
Dynamic and assertive, you love pushing boundaries and taking creative risks. You believe in delivering creative excellence, experimentation and innovation. Deeply curious, you’re a watcher, reader and consumer of content, enabling you to spot opportunities through your own creative endeavors. You’re obsessed with your craft, staying abreast of video and digital entertainment trends and applying your skills to the creation of dynamic, engaging social video experiences. You’re dedicated to bringing brand positioning and voice to life in your own production work and understand the inherent connection between compelling content and building deeper audience relationships.
Team: Social Video
Responsibilities
Trusted Media Brands embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Assignment Length: 3 months with the opportunity to be extended
Rate: $40.00/HR
About us:
TMB (Trusted Media Brands) is a community-driven entertainment company that produces content inspired and created by our fans. We offer best-in-class insights and data-driven marketing solutions that reach engaged communities across food, home, lifestyle and wellness content; and now following our August 2021 acquisition of Jukin Media, a leading digital entertainment company, we also engage audiences across the pets, humor, and active lifestyle verticals. In all we reach 60 million people in the U.S., and we deliver more than two billion minutes of monthly video viewership across streaming TV and social media. See what’s new at FailArmy, Taste of Home, The Pet Collective, Family Handyman, People Are Awesome, Reader’s Digest, The Healthy and Birds and Blooms.
Location:
Hybrid from our office in New York, NY – Ability to go into office 3-4x/week.
Description:
Reports into the VP of the Digital Studio with a dotted line to Head of Editorial, Reader’s Digest in New York. The producer will work hand-in-hand with our editorial teams, this role will contribute to the Digital Studio team’s efforts to create short and long-form digital content for Reader’s Digest social channels and website. They will also participate in the development and production of original social content for other social brands within the company.
The ideal candidate is comfortable serving as a one-person-band. In addition to being a strong creative thinker, the Producer should be a creative video expert with excellent writing skills, a deep understanding of short-and long-form video content and production, and an extensive knowledge of best practices for audience engagement on all social. Further, this position will require experience in shooting, lighting, recording audio, and hands-on producing and editing.
About you:
Dynamic and assertive, you love pushing boundaries and taking creative risks. You believe in delivering creative excellence, experimentation and innovation. Deeply curious, you’re a watcher, reader and consumer of content, enabling you to spot opportunities through your own creative endeavors. You’re obsessed with your craft, staying abreast of video and digital entertainment trends and applying your skills to the creation of dynamic, engaging social video experiences. You’re dedicated to bringing brand positioning and voice to life in your own production work and understand the inherent connection between compelling content and building deeper audience relationships.
Team: Social Video
Responsibilities
- Produce and manage assigned video content and original series video production in conjunction with the studio production team.
- Assist in the management and tracking of the Brand Production Slate.
- Create and present scripts or outlines to Head of Editorial and VP Digital Studio.
- Work with our editorial teams to create programming across all major social platforms.
- Work with editorial teams and Head of Editorial and VP, Digital Studio to plan original video that aligns with the brand’s annual content themes and social trends.
- Deliver projects with the highest quality in a timely manner and on budget.
- Develop workable budgets, work plans and realistic timetables.
- Help coordinate internal requirements to define project objectives, tasks and deliverables, including coordinating with in-house creatives, freelancers, cast, crew and production partners
- Be willing to help with the entire spectrum of production work, from small to large budget productions
- Other duties as assigned by Head of Editorial and Vice President, Digital Studio
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a creative producer or director in a production environment (social, digital, broadcast)
- Deep knowledge of and experience creating content for all social platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, etc.)
- Comfortable concepting, shooting, editing, and posting content on social
- As an editor, proficient in Premiere, Photoshop
- As a shooter, proficient in iPhone videography and DSLR cameras (visual and sound)
- Knowledge/understanding of standard production/post-tech tools and workflow
- Excellent writer
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights/weekends as requested
- Familiarity and experience working with, casting and recruiting talent, social influencers and creators
- Passion for the digital entertainment and content
- Experience executing from inception through editorial and completion of project
- Strong organizational, presentation and negotiation skills
- Self-motivated and willing to expand knowledge
- Experience with project management software
Trusted Media Brands embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of experience as a creative producer or director in a social, digital, or broadcast production environment
- Deep knowledge of and experience creating content for major social platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Snapchat
- Ability to concept, shoot, edit, and post social content
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
- Proficiency in iPhone videography and DSLR cameras, including visual and sound production
- Knowledge of standard production and post-production tools and workflows
- Excellent writing skills
- Flexible schedule with availability to work nights and weekends as requested
- Experience working with, casting, and recruiting talent, social influencers, and creators
- Passion for digital entertainment and content
- Experience executing projects from inception through editorial and completion
- Strong organizational, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Self-motivated and willing to expand knowledge
- Experience with project management software
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The Company
What We Do
Jukin Media, Inc. builds and operates a YouTube network to build unique content brands and partner with channel creators. The company¹s brand portfolio provides viewers with videos across channels that include fails, wins, extreme sports, stunts, pranks, jokes, pets, kids, compilations, wildlife, police footage, and other randomly funny caught-on-tape moments. It also operates a licensing platform JukinVideo.com that licenses viral video content for use in TV, digital media, and advertising campaigns. The company was formerly known as ChiWay Entertainment, Inc. and changed its name to Jukin Media, Inc. in October 2013. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
