Content Editor & Videographer (Social)

Situation, a digital-first agency building passionate communities for live experience-based clients like WICKED on Broadway and The Metropolitan Opera, seeks a content editor & videographer to join the award winning social media & content team to assist with the production and editing of video deliverables and ad hoc video projects. This role will report to the Content Group Director. Interested candidates must provide a reel of recent work as an editor and videographer. 

What You’ll Do

The Content Editor & Videographer (Social) will work with Social Managers to develop best in class video content for our clients. This role will bring social video content ideas into production and post production in a timely manner to meet client goals and milestones. They will attend social team meetings and use their video expertise to help shape content calendars and manage video projects across clients. The ideal candidate is a quick thinker, thrives in creatively collaborative environments, and is an excellent communicator with a passion for live & shared experiences. 

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Social Media Managers in the development of engaging video content for use on social platforms, from ideation to execution, utilizing internal creative resources
• Edit, animate, and handle post-production for short-form digital & social content
• Support social media managers in logistics for field video production, such as scheduling, resourcing, equipment, location scouting, permits, shot lists, call sheets, signage and release forms.
• Facilitate red carpet and on-the-fly interviews
• Conceive and execute video shoots involving high-caliber talent for clients
• Uphold the tone and voice of each brand
• Research the competitive landscape to understand how other live entertainment properties are utilizing video content to increase brand awareness

• 3+ years of similar experience at a creative agency, studio, TV network or independent work as a content creator. 

• An extensive knowledge of audio/video production including on set experience and interviewing/directing talent, camera, lighting and audio equipment, etc. 
• Proficient in capturing content on iPhone or DSLR
• Must have advanced working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and CapCut
• Color correction, grading and audio mixing skills
• A deep interest and understanding of social media and social media best practices as it pertains to video content editing
• Excellent time-management, organizational skills, and an ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects at once
• A passion for live entertainment & shared experiences
• Some graphic design experience preferred
• Photography skills are a plus
• Some nights, weekend, or off hours work at short notice will be required
• Interested candidates must provide a reel of recent work as an editor and videographer

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

We are Situation, a digital-first agency that builds and drives passionate communities to meaningful action. We partner with live experience-based brands like WICKED on Broadway, MJ on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, and Cirque du Soleil.

Situation is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.