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Brut is a leading global video publisher. We’re a young, independent and multilingual digital media company producing compelling journalism in new formats. After becoming the most-watched news publisher on social media in Europe and South Asia, we’re now quickly growing in the US market.
This position is based in New York City.
As an Associate Producer on Brut’s Stories team, you will pitch and produce content on current affairs, pop culture, and social issues specifically for Snapchat and other emerging platforms. The ideal candidate will be up to date on the unique trends on Snapchat, as well as the trends on other social media platforms. They will pitch, write, create stories with Snapchat in mind, and will be willing and excited to try a variety of story-telling formats.
Duties include:
- Pitching creative ideas daily specifically for Snapchat
- Researching, scripting, and editing videos on a deadline
- Posting and scheduling social media posts
- Identifying stories with a strong visual element or coming up with ways to cover stories that don’t have visual elements
- Identifying stories from a range of sources, from our in-house subscription services to third party or user-generated content
- Using analytics to inform decision-making, pitching, and posting
- Pitching, planing, and executing coverage for live events and filed shoots
- Interviewing subjects for stories
- Producing some branded content for partnerships and clients
- Occasionally working on the weekends or off-work hours expected to cover newscycle
Requirements
What we’re looking for:
- Degree in communication, marketing, or journalism
- Creative mindset and interest in innovative trends in in journalism
- Extensive knowledge of Snapchat and an in-depth understanding of audience engagement on the platforms
- Strong interest in news, current affairs, pop culture, and sports
- Excellent writing and grammar skills
- Good editing skills (Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Someone comfortable being on camera and in the field
- Must be based in NYC
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience, along with a generous benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, paid vacation/personal/sick/company holidays, FSA, commuter discounts, and an engaging and rewarding work environment.
Brut Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
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