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Producer, Current Series

NowThis · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

NowThis is redefining media for a new generation, leading the charge as a digital-first brand that resonates with over 98 million people globally each month. NowThis…is GenZTV. We’re transforming scrolling to tuning in, by reinventing destination viewing through bingeable, social-first content that meets our audiences on the platforms where they live.

The Role
This is not a news role, this is an entertainment role. We’re seeking a digital video Producer, Current Series, who’s well versed in social media to take the reins on our social-first original shows. They’ll be managing both the creative direction and executional workflow of shows to drive follower growth, engagement, and cultural relevance across NowThis social platforms.

You’ll be the lead on short-form series, responsible for everything from concept refinement and scripting to producing through pre-production to post. You’ll help shape ideas in development, but your focus will be owning what’s already working and scaling it to work better.

What You’ll Do

Lead of recurring short-form formats across platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat

Own all logistics and planning: shoot coordination, talent, post-production workflows, calendars, and delivery schedules

Drive creative quality across scripting, pre-production, shooting, and post-production, ensuring every episode hits

Collaborate with editors and social media managers to ensure each episode is optimized for platform and audience

Monitor performance — followers, views, retention — and make data-informed decisions to scale reach and impact

Work closely with the Development team to refine and pilot new ideas and transition pilots into current series

Stay on top of content trends, creator formats, and social storytelling techniques

Participate in talent and casting research and outreach

Other duties as assigned

Success Will Look Like

Series that create community and earn strong engagement metrics (views, shares, comments, follower growth)

Operational excellence: deadlines hit, shoots run smoothly, everyone stays on the same page

Elevated creative execution: consistently high-quality content that reflects NowThis voice and aesthetic

Proactive trend adoption and creative reinvention within existing formats

Thoughtful collaboration across departments to bring both editorial and branded content to life

Must-Haves

3+ years producing short-form, social-first video

Track record of owning series end-to-end, from pre-production to post

Strong storytelling and scripting skills

Project management and scheduling chops

Highly collaborative and organized, with a get-it-done attitude

Passion for culture, comedy, and digital storytelling

Nice-to-Haves

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, or similar tools

Ability to film with Sony cameras and handle on-set audio with Rode or equivalent gear

Experience with branded content or creator collaborations

On set expertise with managing celebrity talent

How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to recruiting@nowthismedia.com. We want to get to know the real you, not just what’s on paper.

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