Video Producer

**Be Part of What's Next**

Great stories deserve great video. Join Hearst Magazines' Central Video team and help bring some of the world's most iconic media brands to life through compelling, platform-first content that reaches millions of viewers every day. If you're energized by celebrity talent, cultural moments, and fast-paced production, this is an opportunity to make an impact across a portfolio of industry-leading brands.

**About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)**

Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest publishers, with a portfolio of **30 brands** that reach millions of consumers across print, digital, video, social, and experiential platforms. Our brands inspire, entertain, and inform audiences every day through premium storytelling and innovative content experiences.

**Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)**

* Produce and direct high-quality video shoots in studio and on location, working with talent ranging from emerging creators to A-list celebrities.
* Develop creative pre-production materials that capture timely, buzzworthy, and culturally relevant moments tailored to individual talent.
* Lead productions from call time through wrap, ensuring seamless coordination between talent, crew, editorial teams, and brand stakeholders.
* Partner with multiple Hearst Magazine brands—including Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, ELLE, Harper's BAZAAR, and Good Housekeeping—to create engaging video content aligned with each brand's unique voice and audience.
* Identify and produce compelling social-first clips from longform content for platforms including YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other emerging channels.
* Manage production logistics, including crew coordination, transportation, releases, scheduling, media delivery, and on-set operations while maintaining budgets and timelines.
* Collaborate closely with editors, post-production, graphics, and production teams to deliver polished content that meets editorial, creative, and publishing objectives under tight deadlines.
* Monitor video performance and leverage audience insights, platform trends, and analytics to inform future creative strategy and storytelling.

**Qualifications (What We're Looking For)**

* 3+ years of experience in video production, preferably in fast-paced editorial, digital media, entertainment, or similar environments.
* Demonstrated experience producing and directing both longform and short-form video content across platforms such as YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other social channels.
* Experience directing celebrity or high-profile talent with confidence and professionalism.
* Strong editorial instincts with a keen eye for visual storytelling, pacing, framing, and audience engagement.
* Deep knowledge of pop culture, emerging digital trends, and social video best practices.
* Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines simultaneously.
* Collaborative, adaptable, and resourceful with outstanding communication and problem-solving abilities.
* Experience with Adobe Premiere is a plus.
* Experience in editorial video production is preferred.
* **Hybrid role based in New York City with an expectation of working in the office four days per week, plus on-set production as needed. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends is required.**

**Benefits (What We Offer)**

* **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.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.

**Compensation**
The base salary range below is the Company's good-faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.

Base Salary Range:

$71,400—$75,000 USD