Associate Social Media Video Producer, TODAY Digital

Associate Social Media Video Producer, TODAY Digital
The Associate Video Producer on the TODAY social team is responsible for editing and publishing short-form video and creating static social content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and emerging platforms.

This role focuses on fast turnaround of broadcast clips and original content into clear, platform‑optimized vertical video. Responsibilities include editing, packaging, and basic design, working closely with social producers daily. On a weekly cadence, there will be crossover collaborations with broadcast producers and other NBCU brands.

Daily content includes a mix of breaking news, celebrity interviews, health, lifestyle, and talent‑driven moments. This role requires strong editorial judgment and the ability to work quickly under a deadline.

This position is represented by the News Guild – NY CWA.

Responsibilities

Edit and publish short‑form vertical video across social platforms

Take on bulk of editing social content for original series and podcasts

Clip and reformat broadcast segments in real time

Understand the art of editing, framing, captioning, and audio

Write captions and social copy

Use Premiere to edit videos; experiment with emerging editing platforms

Use Figma and Photoshop to create templates and graphics

Design thumbnails, overlays, and text treatments

Work across news, pop culture, lifestyle, health, and talent content

Track trends

Identify timely social opportunities

Source and clear UGC following internal guidelines

Collaborate with social, broadcast, and editorial teams

Manage multiple edits on tight deadlines

Use analytics to improve content

Ensure content meets TODAY editorial standards

Qualifications

2+ years of video editing experience (digital, social, or broadcast)

Strong editing skills for vertical and short‑form video

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere or similar tools (Final Cut, CapCut, Avid)

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Photoshop

Strong design skills (typography, layout, captions, thumbnails)

Understanding of social platform performance and trends

Strong editorial judgment, accuracy, and attention to detail

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Strong communication and organization skills

Available for Sunday–Thursday

Preferred Experience

Digital newsroom or news broadcast background

Some experience converting broadcast to social formats

Familiarity with TODAY voice and content mix

Basic motion graphics, color, and audio editing skills

Experience with breaking news, live events, and fast‑turn content

Strong instinct for what performs on social

Interest in emerging platforms and formats

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office in New York a minimum of four days per week.

This position is eligible for company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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