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Forbes · 1 day ago

Social Video Producer & Editor

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. They are seeking a Social Video Producer & Editor to create and edit engaging social-first content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, while maintaining brand standards and collaborating with the video team.

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

Video editingAdobe Premiere ProSocial media strategyAfter EffectsPlatform-specific contentScriptingVoiceover recordingStory editingEditorial judgementCollaboration

Required

Proven experience creating original, platform-specific content for channels like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts

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 working with Opus, Wochit, CapCut, and other browser- or app-based editing tools

Strong voiceover recording, scripting, and story-editing skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and understand how to prioritize effectively

Strong editorial judgement with a keen understanding of news, politics, business, and pop culture

Clear and effective communication about creative and technical needs with a range of cross-functional stakeholders

Ability to conceive and execute against a clear creative vision while remaining flexible and collaborative

Open to constructive feedback and comfortable working toward consensus in a team-based environment

Subject matter expert across Meta platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Threads), TikTok, X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky

Strong understanding of platform-specific algorithms, evolving features, and best practices for maximizing organic reach and driving community engagement

Ability to actively monitor trending sounds, memes, challenges, and content formats, and quickly ideate and execute social content