Social Video Director / Producer / Creative

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$50/hr – $60/hrMid Level5+ years expContract

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end social-first video production across Meta and TikTok, from concept to post, delivering scalable series and high-engagement formats.

  • Must-have: 5+ years of social-first video production, directing, and editing.
  • Standout: Proven track record of developing social formats or franchises that drive audience growth and engagement.
  • Standout: End-to-end production ownership from ideation to final delivery.

Job Description

Own end-to-end social-first video production across Meta and TikTok, from concept to post, delivering scalable series and high-engagement formats.

  • Own social-first series strategy and execution across Meta platforms and TikTok, developing marquee series that deliver hit videos and audience engagement.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert across Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and TikTok, with deep knowledge of platform features, algorithms, and best practices to maximize reach and engagement.
  • Concept and launch recurring formats and original series, executing from development through post-production.
  • Direct and produce shoots ranging from reactive social content to premium, filmic or TV-inspired formats.
  • Personally shoot vertical and multi-camera social content, operating camera and basic lighting and audio setups for lean productions.
  • Oversee edits with a strong instinct for pacing, hooks, retention, and shareability.
  • Manage the full production lifecycle including pre-production, logistics, crew coordination, on-set direction, and post-production.
  • Partner with editorial and social teams to capture brand voice in unique IP that is then optimized for every platform.
  • Track trends, creators, and cultural moments to keep content competitive and current.
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People Inc.

People Inc. (formerly Dotdash Meredith) is the largest digital and print publisher in America. More than 175 million people trust us each month to help them find inspiration, make decisions, and take action. People Inc.'s more than 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living. People Inc. is based in New York City and is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IAC).

New York, New York, USA
1.8K employees (753 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
191K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
12.7%
Direct
61.6%
Referral
20%
Social
3.2%
Paid
2.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
606 (33% of company)
Median Career Experience
17 years
Median Tenure
1.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
12

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