Are you passionate about creating compelling digital video stories? Very Local Brand Studio, the branded content arm of Hearst Television, is seeking a talented part time Video Creative to join our team.
As part of a Very Local Brand Studios team, you will write, produce, shoot, and edit both short- and long-form branded and editorial videos. This client-facing role requires strong storytelling skills, hands-on production experience, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns. Travel within the continental U.S. is required. You will report to the Sr Manager Post Production.
Responsibilities
- Independently produce and edit branded content for multiple clients.
- Lead creative calls; pitch ideas and create video outlines.
- Schedule shoots, hire freelancers, and manage on-set logistics.
- Act as the primary point of contact during shoots.
- Operate camera and lighting equipment (drone operation a plus).
- Deliver high-quality content on deadline while meeting brand requirements.
- Manage all aspects of small-scale productions.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of video production experience with a portfolio of work.
- Strong storytelling ability and familiarity with social media video trends.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; experience with Sony A7s or similar gear.
- Working knowledge of Google Drive, Airtable, and Dropbox.
- Results-driven with the ability to balance creativity and client goals.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Positive attitude and collaborative spirit.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
About UsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of video production experience with a portfolio of work.
- Strong storytelling ability and familiarity with social media video trends.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Experience with Sony A7s or similar camera gear.
- Working knowledge of Google Drive, Airtable, and Dropbox.
- Operate camera and lighting equipment.
- Travel within the continental U.S.
- Results-driven with ability to balance creativity and client goals.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Positive attitude and collaborative spirit.
- Drone operation experience.
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.
