SFGATE Social Video Producer (Part-time

SFGATE Social Video Producer (Part-time)

Under the direction of SFGATE’s Social Video Editor, the Social Video Producer will create compelling content across all platforms, with a focus on digital video for Instagram, Tik Tok, and You Tube. In this dynamic role, the Social Video Producer will be a good storyteller, be comfortable in front of a camera, have expertise in video post-production, collaborate with different editorial departments and work under tight deadlines to deliver video in a variety of formats.

This role will be covering a range of topics — from top stories of the day to spotlights on fascinating long reads.

• Understand social media trends and the news cycle, and be able to share our stories in a way that helps audiences be included in trending news moments
• Produce and star in franchiseable news videos for SFGATE’s social video platforms (Tik Tok, Instagram, You Tube)
• Acquire and package User Generated Content for use on SFGATE’s social media channels
• Edit video content promptly using Adobe Premiere and/or Adobe After Effects and be comfortable editing both short and long form video
• Be exceptionally creative with your approach to social, and come up with new and interesting ways to share things
• Be a good storyteller, capable of writing engaging scripts for produced video and corresponding social copy that entices viewership on social franchises
• Post each project or video, and track video performance
• Prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Use social analytics tools and performance metrics to identify best practices for creating video content, increasing video views and key KPIs across platforms
• Work with urgency in breaking news environments
• Communicate and interact professionally with culturally diverse writers, editors and staff
• Work closely with the Social Video Editor to assist with short and long‑form projects when needed
• Manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Work effectively in a medium‑sized news organization with an emphasis on teamwork
• Work legally in the United States
• Be able to live in/commute to the San Francisco Bay Area
• Work 20 hours per week

• Minimum 3+ years of experience working in social media/digital content creation
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience editing vertical and horizontal video on Adobe Premiere
• Strong in-platform (Tik Tok, Instagram reels, etc) editing skills and out‑of-platform (Premiere) editing skills are a must
• Ability to work under extremely tight deadlines when required
• Strong understanding of social media analytics, ability to track performance of social franchises
• Demonstrable experience identifying shareable/viral content: news junkie fluent in what's trending and always plugged in to the latest conversations
• Excellent AP‑style news writing skills and on‑camera delivery
• You’ve read SFGATE and follow us on social media to have an understanding of our brand and voice

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in California. The reasonable estimate is between $40,000 and $45,000. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.