Senior Social Video Producer
Job in
Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06860, USA
Listed on 2026-08-02
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
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Creative Arts/Media
Video Production, Social Media, Content Writer / Copywriter, Journalism
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
- Edit, short and long‑form social videos that engage readers and reflect the voice of Hearst Connecticut
- Research, pitch and produce original videos that are both informative and entertaining
- Optimize videos across platforms by demonstrating a strong understanding of audience metrics, engagement tactics and search engine optimization. This includes headlines, thumbnails, metadata and more.
- Communicate effectively and collaboratively across departments during breaking and planned news events
- Demonstrate a high comfort level with analyzing and interpreting metrics and using them to inform coverage decisions in real‑time and long‑term
- Contribute to experiments using new technologies within our editorial guidelines
- Help build and maintain a library of video assets
- Ability to shoot high‑quality and raw video, if necessary
- Participate in news meetings to learn how stories take shape and better understand which audiences we’re trying to reach
- Strong editorial judgment with experience in a deadline‑driven news environment
- Experience editing video, photos and audio in tools like Canva, Photoshop or Premiere, preferably in a newsroom environment
- Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
- Well‑versed in quick‑turn social video editing for platforms like Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube Shorts. Know how to take various raw clips and make a truly fascinating video
- Quick, organized, technical problem solver who is able to consistently meet deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications or related field preferred
- Ability to work a flexible schedule for breaking news and special content opportunities, including nights and weekends
- Highly organized and detail‑oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
Demonstrates strong editorial judgment and technical proficiency in video editing, with a focus on audience engagement and metrics analysis. Capable of producing high‑quality content across various social media platforms while effectively collaborating in a fast‑paced news environment.
Highest‑signal resume keywords- Video Editing
- Social Media Optimization
- Audience Metrics Analysis
- Effective Communication
- Deadline Management
- Video Editing
- Photo Editing
- Audio Editing
- SEO Optimization
- Content Production
- Research Skills Shooting Video
- Writing Skills
- Editing Skills
- Technical Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Detail‑Oriented
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Editorial Judgment
- Newsroom Environment
- Social Video Editing
- Flexible Schedule
- Breaking News
- Canva
- Photoshop
- Premiere
- Tik Tok
- You Tube Shorts
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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