Help shape how stories come to life across the most influential social platforms. As a Social Video Content Creator, you’ll bring bold ideas to screen—turning cultural insights into content audiences can’t scroll past.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)Hearst Magazines is one of the world’s largest publishers, with a portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Harper’s BAZAAR, Men’s Health, Popular Mechanics, and Good Housekeeping. We reach more than 300 million people globally every month across print, digital, video, and social platforms. Our content informs, inspires, and entertains audiences while driving meaningful connections between brands and consumers.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)- Develop engaging, social-first video concepts that align with brand storytelling and client objectives
- Produce video content end-to-end, from pre-production planning through filming and final edit
- Direct or assist on shoots, guiding talent and ensuring creative vision is executed effectively
- Create compelling creative materials including treatments, scripts, shot lists, and mood boards
- Craft platform-native content tailored for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging channels
- Apply strong editing instincts—pacing, hooks, and visual storytelling—to maximize performance
- Stay ahead of social trends, formats, and cultural moments to inform content development
- Experiment with emerging tools, including AI-assisted workflows, to enhance creativity and efficiency
- 2+ years of experience in social video content creation and production (agency, brand, or creator background)
- Strong understanding of social-first storytelling and platform-specific trends
- Hands-on experience shooting and directing video, including working with on-screen talent or creators
- Proficiency with editing tools such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, CapCut, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with emerging creative technologies, including AI-assisted tools for ideation and production
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across creative teams
- A proactive, curious mindset with a willingness to experiment and take ownership of projects
- Based in New York City with the ability to work in-office 4 days per week (hybrid schedule)
- 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 with 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 for this role is between $75,000-$85,000. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, 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 or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in social video content creation and production (agency, brand, or creator background).
- Strong understanding of social-first storytelling and platform-specific trends.
- Hands-on experience shooting and directing video, including working with on-screen talent or creators.
- Proficiency with editing tools such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, CapCut, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with emerging creative technologies, including AI-assisted tools for ideation and production.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across creative teams.
- A proactive, curious mindset with a willingness to experiment and take ownership of projects.
- Based in New York City with the ability to work in-office 4 days per week (hybrid schedule).
Hearst Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hearst and has not been reviewed or approved by Hearst.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan choice, full in-network preventive coverage, dental and vision, telemedicine, prescription coverage, and fertility resources. Mental-health resources and other wellbeing services (e.g., therapy sessions, crisis support, virtual physical therapy, and chronic-condition programs) further strengthen the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as meaningful through a 401(k) plan with company matching and Hearst covering plan administration fees. Performance bonuses are also noted as available in some roles, adding an additional rewards component beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays, paid sick days, and vacation time with a commonly cited annual range, alongside paid parental leave and family medical leave. A remote work program and flexibility signals are also included as part of the overall rewards experience.
Hearst Insights
What We Do
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19 percent of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks.
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