New York City Tourism + Conventions · 2 months ago
Social Video Editor
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNew York City Tourism + Conventions is NYC’s official tourism organization, aiming to share an authentic image of the city with the world. They are seeking a creative Social Video Editor to produce engaging social video content that reflects New York City's energy and diversity across various digital platforms.
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Responsibilities
Concept, create, edit and manage engaging social video content for our Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn and Facebook Reels channels
Scout and work with NYC-based creators to help cover New York City attractions, culture and events from a tourist-facing POV
Handle the video pre-production process, liaising with internal teams, NYC Tourism partners and members of the local tourism industry
Ensure that all NYC Tourism social videos comply with brand guidelines, including legal requirements
Manage editing workflow with freelance video editor(s)
Work with our Legal and Accounts Payable departments to generate and execute contracts with contributors and to process invoice promptly
Shoot and edit occasional video for NYC Tourism social channels, including interviews with various tourism sectors, B2B partners and on the street with the general public
Write strong and engaging copy that connects with a large and diverse audience
Generate and brainstorm ideas with other internal teams
Collaborate with the team to diversify our brand while increasing followership
Ensure a diversity of ideas, perspectives and voices
Qualification
Required
Be based in NYC
Have 2+ years' experience in social media and digital marketing
Be able to edit video on desktop/mobile apps such as Premiere, CapCut, InShot, etc
Have impeccable written and verbal communication skills. You're going to contribute to the voice of New York City's Official Guide and will largely be your own writer, editor and copy editor
Poise, comfort and confidence in talking to a wide variety of New Yorkers (and tourists!) in eliciting on-camera interviews from them
Have solid news judgment, informed by a sincere desire to represent all of NYC in all its diversity, including its people; its many communities, neighborhoods and boroughs; and the sheer abundance of activities, interests and industries that make NYC vibrant
Understand NYC: you'll be talking to both visitors to NYC and locals, so you need to know the five boroughs well
Have enough familiarity with social metrics to understand what's working and what's not
Have excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Maintain a positive mindset and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Preferred
Familiarity with Monday.com, SproutSocial, Later, Excel, a plus
Benefits
Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in-office (Tues/Wed required + 1 flex day); Fridays remote.
Generous Time Off: PTO days and sick time.
Holidays: up to 12 paid company holidays, plus extended Winter Break.
Floating Holiday: 1 per year, front-loaded.
Healthcare: Premium medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HRA.
Retirement & Development: Retirement savings plan and professional development opportunities.
Perks: Cell phone credit to subsidize your plan, monthly commuter allowance.
Company
New York City Tourism + Conventions
As the tourism authority of the five boroughs of New York City, our mission is to invite the world and energize the City—building equitable, sustainable economic prosperity and community through tourism for the mutual benefit of residents, businesses, and visitors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.1MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-04-18Grant· $2.1M
Leadership Team
Fred Dixon
President and CEO
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