Responsibilities

• Video production: Own the video process from start to finish, including scripting, producing, shooting, editing and publishing social-first content. Sometimes, you’ll hop on camera; other times you’ll coach reporters or creators to do the same. You’ll also attend shoots — from in-office interviews to award shows and everything in between.
• Ideation + development: Help brainstorm and shape video formats around lifestyle, news and entertainment coverage, from daily content to long-term franchises, with a focus on potential sponsorable series.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner closely with editors, producers, creators and talent to plan coverage around major tentpole events (i.e. Met Gala, summer blockbuster season). Experience producing creators and talent is a huge plus.
• Monitoring trends: Use social listening tools to follow emerging trends and identify the right moments for Yahoo to jump into conversations.
• Assessing performance: Monitor video performance for insights that can help improve future content.

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in video production and social programming
• Proven ability shooting vertical, social-first video in the field. Experience covering entertainment events, such as red carpets and press junkets, is a big plus.
• Extensive experience with visual editing tools, including Adobe Premiere, Canva and other relevant programs.
• Solid understanding of analytics and social listening tools, such as Google Trends and Newswhip to help inform story pitches and assess video performance.
• Experience collaborating with multiple editors, writers, producers and creators with a strong ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media platforms and video best practices, including emerging trends and audience engagement strategies.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to craft video content that aligns with editorial standards and business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to adapt content for different platforms and audiences.
• This position requires availability to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

Preferred

• Experience producing creators and talent is a huge plus.

Benefits

• flexible hybrid work options
• Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.