Social Media Video Producer

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. This role is all about making our video content go viral and growing The Free Press video and podcast audience. You’ll be responsible for taking the videos we produce and making sure it actually travels on social media. What you’ll do: - Identify viral moments across our video content - Cut social clips yourself or work with our team of editors to coordinate selects - Package videos for maximum reach across social media channels, recognizing the subtle differences between platforms and optimizing accordingly - Write well-developed, scroll-stopping captions and headlines (especially for X, YouTube) - Create or oversee YouTube thumbnails (design sense matters here) - Work closely with podcast, video, and editorial teams to optimize content for distribution Who you are: - Obsessed with what makes content go viral - A news junkie who understands the 24/7 cycle and online political commentary culture—and how to leverage both to drive online conversations - Strong instincts for hooks, framing, and timing in both horizontal and vertical video (short-form) - Demonstrated ability to write razor sharp, scroll-stopping copy - Comfortable with basic video editing (and/or directing editors clearly) - Has an eye for graphics and packaging - Deep understanding/demonstrated ability to learn The Free Press’s singular brand, voice, and ethos What we’re looking for: - Someone who loves The Free Press and is enthusiastic to take its video content to the next level - At least 2+ ye