Forbes · 2 days ago
Social Video Producer & Editor
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expForbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. They are looking for Social Producers/Editors to create original, platform-specific content for social media channels, focusing on short-form video. The role involves collaborating with the video team and ensuring high-quality content that meets brand standards.
EdiscoveryEducationNewsPublishingSocial News
Responsibilities
Create, edit, and finalize highly engaging social-first content •at scale•(high-volume daily output), with a primary focus on short-form video across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, and Bluesky
Produce platform-native content that involves scripting, shooting, and editing, and could involve ideation, posting or staging, and ensuring compelling, platform-native copy
Perform sound mixing on all owned edits
Execute color correction on all owned edits per specifications of the Creative Director of Video
Deliver rough cuts and final assets on deadline, incorporating feedback as assigned from project stakeholders
Maintain journalistic and brand standards set by Forbes Media across all content
Maintain quality, style and aesthetic standards as directed by the Creative Director of Video
Abide by all media management standards as directed by the Head of Video
Work closely with the video team to create platform-optimized social content adapted from, or produced in parallel with, traditional Forbes video
Collaborate as needed with other video team members, including but not limited to the Creative Director, Senior Producers, Producers, Directors, Editors, and the Motion Designer and Animator, to execute assigned projects
Produce content across a range of programming areas, including but not limited to: Editorial (including sponsored editorial content), Events and Summits, BrandVoice and Paid Programs, Third-Party Partnership, Streaming, TV & Film, Internal
Actively participate in pre-production and on-set workflows to support the creation of social-first video ties to Forbes franchise lists, covers, and key editorial moments
Create content that supports programming needs as defined by the Director of Social Strategy and Programming and the Social Strategy team
Execute the high-level social strategy set by the Social Strategy team by applying it to content streams for Meta, Instagram, TikTok, X, and Bluesky
Provide social media support for internal campaigns and initiatives, ensuring cohesive messaging and timely content delivery as assigned by the Head of Video or the Director of Social Strategy and Programming
Qualification
Required
Proven experience creating original, platform-specific content for channels like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
Include a link to portfolio with examples of social-first video work
5 days a week in office in Jersey City or on-site at events
Create, edit, and finalize highly engaging social-first content at scale (high-volume daily output)
Produce platform-native content that involves scripting, shooting, and editing
Perform sound mixing on all owned edits
Execute color correction on all owned edits per specifications of the Creative Director of Video
Deliver rough cuts and final assets on deadline, incorporating feedback as assigned from project stakeholders
Maintain journalistic and brand standards set by Forbes Media across all content
Maintain quality, style and aesthetic standards as directed by the Creative Director of Video
Abide by all media management standards as directed by the Head of Video
Work closely with the video team to create platform-optimized social content
Collaborate with other video team members to execute assigned projects
Produce content across a range of programming areas
Actively participate in pre-production and on-set workflows
Create content that supports programming needs as defined by the Director of Social Strategy and Programming
Execute the high-level social strategy set by the Social Strategy team
Provide social media support for internal campaigns and initiatives
Is a subject matter expert across Meta platforms, TikTok, X, LinkedIn and BlueSky
Strong understanding of platform-specific algorithms, evolving features, and best practices
Actively monitors trending sounds, memes, challenges, and content formats
Has 2+ years of video editing experience in a digital publishing, production company, agency, or brand environment
Highly skilled and lightning fast-working in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and Figma
Experience with Jitter is a plus
Has experience working with Opus, Wochit, CapCut, and other browser- or app-based editing tools
Possesses strong voiceover recording, scripting, and story-editing skills
Is a strategic thinker who can manage multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrates strong editorial judgement with a keen understanding of news, politics, business, and pop culture
Communicates clearly and effectively about creative and technical needs
Is able to conceive and execute against a clear creative vision while remaining flexible and collaborative
Is open to constructive feedback and comfortable working toward consensus in a team-based environment
Company
Forbes
Forbes Magazine is a business magazine that is focused on business news and financial information. It is a sub-organization of Forbes Haffiz Bachok.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$200M2022-02-10Corporate Round· $200M
2014-07-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Janett Haas
SVP, Sales & C-Suite Community Lead
Kerry Lauerman
Executive Editor, News
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