BDG is hiring: Social & Longform Video Production Assistant in New York

Social & Longform Video Production Assistant

Base pay range: $66,300.00/yr - $66,300.00/yr

BDG is looking for an enthusiastic Social & Longform Video Production Assistant to join the organization’s social media team.

The role will report into BDG’s Social Director and assist on the development of social-first and longform video content for each of BDG’s lifestyle brands: Bustle, Elite Daily, NYLON Magazine, The Zoe Report, Inverse, Scary Mommy, Romper, and The Dad.

The candidate should be well-versed in social media platforms and have knowledge of video in the media landscape. They will be an avid consumer of pop culture and internet trends, with an understanding of how they relate to BDG’s brands. Experience with talent and producing high-performing video content is a plus but not essential; this role is for someone at the start of their career who is keen to learn, work in fast-paced environments, and collaborate across teams to publish engaging video on all platforms.

Research, database management, and logistics are key parts of this role; candidates must be extremely organized and strong communicators.

Candidates must be based in the New York area and commit to coming into the office 2 to 3 days per week.

This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between BDG Media, Inc. and the Writers Guild of America East.

Key Accountabilities

• Tasks may change based on business needs, but core responsibilities include:
• Collaborating with Creative teams to ensure video concepts are pitched to talent in a timely manner
• Researching and compiling interview questions for BDG video shoots
• Producing Director’s Notes, Post Notes, and Post Scripts, sharing with relevant team members
• Updating and maintaining BDG’s Editorial Post Production board in Monday
• Handling communications with freelance video creatives for BDG shoots
• Attending BDG photoshoots to capture social-first video content and assist on longform production
• Participating in meetings/brainstorms with BDG social and editorial teams
• Working on shortform, in-app video edits where required
• Assisting with insights and report building for the performance of BDG’s video content
• Staying abreast of social trends and integrating them into concepts where appropriate

Candidate Profile

• 1 year experience in a digital media organization or similar content production environment
• Good knowledge of the social media landscape, especially lifestyle publishers and vertical videos featuring celebrities/influencer talent
• Confident capturing mobile video content on set and at red carpets
• Experience carrying out in-app video edits for short-form content
• Excellent organizational skills – experience with Monday.com and Frame.io is a plus
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and adapt workflows quickly

BDG is a leading global media company with a portfolio of brands shaping culture through authentic storytelling. BDG reaches a wide audience and has a global presence in several cities.

BDG is an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.