Responsibilities

• Produce high-volume celebrity and editorial video content across Hearst Magazines’ portfolio while maintaining each brand’s unique voice and identity.
• Lead end-to-end video production from concept development through distribution across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
• Develop creative concepts and write compelling loglines, treatments, beat sheets, shot lists, and scripts for original programming.
• Direct on-camera talent and collaborate closely with production teams to execute engaging, high-quality content.
• Partner with Directors of Photography to uphold visual storytelling standards, ensuring excellence in framing, lighting, and overall production quality.
• Review edits and provide clear, actionable feedback on storytelling, pacing, graphics, music, and overall audience engagement.
• Pitch, develop, and launch original video franchises in collaboration with editorial, sales, and marketing stakeholders.
• Manage freelance crews and oversee Producers and Associate Producers as needed, fostering collaboration and creative excellence across projects.

Requirements

• 7+ years of creative production experience in celebrity interviews, lifestyle, unscripted, or related content, with significant experience in digital media.
• Proven ability to create highly engaging, internet-forward short-form and long-form video content.
• Strong creative vision with a demonstrated ability to translate ideas into compelling visual stories.
• Deep understanding of all phases of video production, from development through post-production and distribution.
• Experience developing original programming, writing treatments, and producing pilot content.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience directing talent and working effectively with creative and technical production teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor, motivate, and guide producers and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to work from our Los Angeles office 4 days per week.

Preferred

• Experience producing branded content is a plus.

Benefits

• 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.