Associate Content Creator - PEOPLE

Associate Content Creator - PEOPLE
Job Description
I. Job Summary
The Associate Content Creator brings original, exclusive and creative videos to life, from idea to execution. They participate in every step of the creative process, from pitching, booking, filming, editing and delivering final assets to be programmed on PEOPLE's social channels and app. They are responsible for creative ideas and working with celebrity talent. This person should have an obsession with social media and pop culture, a strong understanding of the type of content users want to consume on the platform, and a desire to make people swipe and share. They will also produce "article treatment" videos during breaking news situations and be responsible for monitoring, pitching and creating videos from red carpet events.

The Associate Content Creator will be the first eyes the social video team has on the news each day, so they will pitch, create and deliver newsworthy videos and cuts of exclusive PEOPLE interviews. They will assist the Senior Content Creator with pre-productions on major PEOPLE shoots, coming up with questions for talent and pitching fun, scroll-stopping social concepts. They must be able to shoot social-first videos and have solid video editing skills. They will also attend red carpet events to produce, film, edit and post compelling video content.

This role will require industry experience and the ability to join meetings and assist with guidance of other team members.

II. Essential Job Functions
Approximate Weight % | Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

50% - Pitch and create compelling social videos

20% - Work closely with reporters, editors, social video producers, designers and the Video team

20% - Conduct interviews and produce talent

10% - Attend events on behalf of brand and capture content, and other duties as assigned

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or communications, related field or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of professional experience working in a fast-paced, creative environment

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Proven success in building and growing audiences for media sites and digital brands

* An understanding of social media with a focus on reaching Gen Z audiences

*Strong news judgement and the ability to be a jack of all PEOPLE verticals, assessing performance data and newsworthiness to guide decisions

* Proficiency editing videos in Adobe Premiere

* Expertise in TikToks and Reels

* A unique voice that fits and evolves the People brand, coupled with a passion for creating, dissecting and consuming all kinds of content

* A sharp eye when it comes to editing content thoroughly on tight deadlines

* Availability to attend live events for the People brand and capture content

* Superior written and verbal communication skills, experience working in various content management systems

Travel Required (Approximate): 0 - 10%, or as assigned

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range
Salary: New York: $67,000.00

Benefits

annual bonuses

short- and long-term incentives

medical

dental

vision

prescription drug coverage

unlimited paid time off (PTO)

adoption or surrogate assistance

donation matching

tuition reimbursement

basic life insurance

basic accidental death & dismemberment

supplemental life insurance

supplemental accident insurance

commuter benefits

short term disability

long term disability

health savings and flexible spending accounts

family care benefits

a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program

10-12 paid holidays annually

generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)

pet insurance

accident

critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage

life and disability insurance

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