Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 25 powerful brands in the U.S. — including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics — inspires, entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print , reaching nearly 139 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms.
We are a global media company that publishes nearly 260 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world and, t ogether, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.
Your Impact
HearstMade is seeking a self—starting video director/producer to support branded video content production, with a strong understanding of social platforms. This role is an adaptable and collaborative team player — an excellent communicator with a great eye for detail and top-notch organizational skills.
Ultimately, the video creative production team (including you) is multifaceted and is responsible for executing and evolving HearstMade's video strategy and capabilities to develop co-branded content that delivers on our brand partners' goals and our Hearst Magazines' audience (on social and on-site). The team is highly creative, curious, and collaborative. We thrive in self-sufficiency and personal ownership over work.
Please note: For consideration, please submit your resume in PDF format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio or samples of work.
What You’ll Do
The video creative production team does a wide variety of work, including but not limited to the following:
Responsible for managing and executing social and on-site branded video creative from the kickoff stage, through the pre-production and shoot day to overseeing the post-production.
Ensure there is a strong, clear narrative (story arc) and treatments that meets or exceeds our brand partner’s goals while maintaining our Hearst brands’ editorial integrity.
Works closely with Branded Content Editors in pre-sale to assist in pitching video concept ideation and execution.
Collaborate and partner up with Art Directors to establish moodboards, look and feels, and visual or graphic treatments.
Develop and manage the creative and pre-production decks for all assigned campaigns.
Works closely with the Production team to assess shoot needs and key crew members, locations, and feasibility.
Directing the production on set, while working with any clients to address live feedback.
Ability to work with talent of all levels, influencer, actor, celebrity, etc.
Working closely with post-production team members to ensure all deliverables meet client and Hearst brand requirements.
Who You Are
You are a passionate, self-starter looking to join our fast-paced team of problem solvers.
3-5 years of experience spanning agency, publishing, digital media, or brand experience focused on social video content creation.
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to be on deadline — a driven, goal-oriented multi-tasker.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment; adapts quickly to solve problems creatively
Comfortable handling several projects at a time
The base salary for this role is between $74,000 and $89,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Media Production
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