Video Producer

Description

The Central Video team at the company Magazines is hiring a video producer to create platform-first content for a portfolio of well-known consumer media brands, with reach into the millions of viewers each day.

The role suits someone who enjoys working with celebrities, cultural moments and quick-moving production.

The company Magazines runs 30 brands, including Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health and Road & Track, reaching close to 130 million people monthly. The company pairs its journalism and storytelling with technology, data and commerce for readers across generations and countries.

Responsibilities

• Direct video shoots in studios and on location, with talent from up-and-coming creators to A-list celebrities.
• Build pre-production plans that tie timely, culturally relevant ideas to each talent.
• Run each production from call time to wrap, keeping talent, crew, editors and brand stakeholders in step.
• Create video for several the company brands, including Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, ELLE, Harper's BAZAAR and Good Housekeeping, matching each brand's voice and audience.
• Cut short social clips from longform material for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels and newer channels.
• Handle logistics such as crew, transport, releases, scheduling, media delivery and on-set work, staying within budget and timelines.
• Work with editors, post-production, graphics and production teams to deliver polished content on tight deadlines that meets editorial and publishing goals.
• Track video performance and use audience data, platform trends and analytics to shape future creative direction.

Requirements

• At least 3 years producing video, ideally in fast-paced editorial, digital media, entertainment or a similar setting.
• Proven experience producing and directing longform and short-form video for YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels and other social platforms.
• Experience directing celebrities or other high-profile talent with confidence and professionalism.
• Strong editorial judgment and a good eye for visual storytelling, pacing, framing and audience engagement.
• Solid knowledge of pop culture, digital trends and social video practices.
• Excellent organization, with the ability to juggle several projects, changing priorities and tight deadlines at once.
• Collaborative, adaptable and resourceful, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Adobe Premiere experience is a plus.
• Editorial video production experience is preferred.
• Hybrid role based in New York City, with the office four days a week and on-set work as needed. Occasional evening and weekend availability is required.

Conditions

Hybrid, based in New York City, in the office four days per week.

Base salary range: $71,400 to $75,000 USD. This is the company's good-faith estimate for the posted location at posting time. The final starting salary depends on lawful, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market conditions.

This role is covered by the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

• Work alongside experienced professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle and publishing.
• Access to training programs, hands-on workshops and industry events.
• Hybrid working that supports balancing career and personal life.
• Employee Resource Groups that foster connection and belonging.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance from day one, within a full benefits package.
• Competitive financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.