Social Video Producer & Editor

Social Video Producer & EditorOverviewForbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries.Forbes is looking for Social Producers/Editors with proven experience creating original, platform-specific content for channels like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. To be considered for this role, applicants must include a link to their portfolio with examples of social-first video work. This position will require 5 days a week in office in Jersey City or on-site at events.ResponsibilitiesCreate, 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 BlueskyProduce platform-native content that involves scripting, shooting, and editingPerform sound mixing on all owned editsExecute color correction on all owned edits per specifications of the Creative Director of VideoDeliver rough cuts and final assets on deadline, incorporating feedback as assigned from project stakeholdersMaintain journalistic and brand standards set by Forbes Media across all contentWork closely with the video team to create platform-optimized social content adapted from, or produced in parallel with, traditional Forbes videoCollaborate as needed with other video team members to execute assigned projectsProduce content across a range of programming areas including Editorial, Events and Summits, BrandVoice and Paid Programs, Third-Party Partnership, Streaming/TV/Film, and InternalActively participate in pre-production and on-set workflowsExecute the high-level social strategy set by the Social Strategy teamProvide social media support for internal campaigns and initiativesThe Ideal CandidateIs a subject matter expert across Meta platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Threads), TikTok, X, LinkedIn, and BlueskyActively monitors trending sounds, memes, challenges, and content formatsHas 2+ years of video editing experience in a digital publishing, production company, agency, or brand environmentIs highly skilled and lightning fast-working in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects , with working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and FigmaHas experience working with Opus, Wochit, CapCut, and other browser- or app-based editing toolsPossesses strong voiceover recording, scripting, and story-editing skillsIs a strategic thinker who can manage multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrates strong editorial judgement with a keen understanding of news, politics, business, and pop cultureCommunicates clearly and effectively about creative and technical needsIs able to conceive and execute against a clear creative vision while remaining flexible and collaborativeIs open to constructive feedback and comfortable working toward consensus in a team-based environmentCompensationThe annual base salary range for this role is $70,000 – $80,000 .#J-18808-Ljbffr