Social Video Producer and Editor

$68,000.00/yr - $73,000.00/yr

SOCIAL VIDEO PRODUCER AND EDITOR

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT is the leading entertainment news video creator, hands down, and we are looking for a creative video producer and editor who can create compelling social vertical videos. 

The ideal candidate will live and breathe TikTok/Instagram Reels and know how to produce and edit content for the platforms at a timely pace. You will also be overly familiar with the latest trending topics in pop culture, internet humor and appreciate a good throwback, digging through ET's epic vault to surface unique moments for a new audience. You'll also know how to balance your creative edits with the vibe of the biggest entertainment news brand. This is not an on camera position. 

Responsibilities: 

• Pitch, produce, and edit videos for distribution across ET's digital platforms, including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube #shorts, and Facebook Reels 
• Review incoming footage from original shoots and select breakout moments to be turned into social video 
• Surface relevant past interviews and footage in unique ways from the ET Vault 
• Order graphics and pull video/image assets for edits 
• Work with Social Leads to ensure the finished product is legally and creatively approved and consistent with all style and brand guidelines 
• Post videos on respective social platforms with accurate copy that will appeal to the audience 
• Understand platform analytics and use data to inform pitches/edits 
• Assist in planning and coordination for special event coverage 
• Maintain consistent brand tone in videos  
• May include occasional or scheduled shifts that require night and weekend work around big events 

Qualifications   

• 4+ years producing and editing digital video 
• Proficiency in Premiere and Photoshop 
• Deep understanding of publishing and social video analytics across social platforms and the nuances of the end-user experience on each 
• Ability to keep a pulse on viral trends, sounds, and topics across digital platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram 
• A love of pop culture and a competitive nature that thrives in an environment that requires both speed and accuracy  
• Experience creating videos for a large digital first audience 
• Comfortable with receiving feedback on both line edits and overall structural changes to the story 
• Ability to work flexible hours, as coverage needs dictate 

This is an LA-based position with a hybrid schedule from ET's offices 

• Sunday – Thursday, 12pm -9pm PT 
• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in office 
• Wednesday & Sunday can be work from home 

Please send resumes and cover letters to et-jobs@viacomcbs.com 

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT is a multi-platform entertainment news brand, with a cross[1]screen portfolio that includes the #1 entertainment newsmagazine on television with nearly 4 million viewers daily, the 24/7 streaming network ET Live, and a top entertainment news network online, delivering more than 150 million video views per month. ETonline.com averages 20 million monthly unique visitors in the U.S. per comScore, while ET's social audience reaches more than 70 million U.S. users monthly. ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.