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This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.
Job Title: Freelance Assistant Editor/Post Coordinator
People Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Freelance Post Coordinator / Assistant Editor to support post-production across our Lifestyle and Entertainment brands. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys both the technical and creative sides of post, and is eager to grow within a dynamic media team.
This position reports to the Post Production Supervisor and will play a key role in preparing projects, supporting editors, and delivering high-quality video content across platforms. This role also offers the opportunity to learn from and collaborate closely with experienced editors and post-production leaders, with exposure to a wide range of workflows, creative approaches, and industry best practices.
Assignment Details
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Hourly Rate: $35
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Schedule: 40 hours/week, Hybrid (3 days in office)
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Location: People Inc. NYC Office, 225 Liberty Street
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Start Date: ASAP
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End Date: 6/30/26, with possibility of extension
Key Responsibilities
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Ingest, sync, and organize media for Adobe Premiere projects
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Prep projects, including grouping footage, creating stringouts, multi-cams, and creating transcripts
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Export sequences and deliver final video assets according to platform specifications
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Assist with editing social-first videos and cutdowns from longform content
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Provide technical and logistical support to the post-production team
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Troubleshoot workflow issues and escalate challenges when needed
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Participate in team meetings and collaborate cross-functionally
Qualifications
Experience
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1–2 years of experience editing in Adobe Premiere
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Experience working in a fast-paced digital or media environment preferred
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Familiarity with Airtable, Iconik MAM and Lucid Link a plus
Skills & Competencies
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Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
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Understanding of media asset management and post-production workflows
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
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Clear and effective communicator, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
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Proactive problem-solver who can anticipate needs and flag issues early
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Familiarity with networked media workflows (e.g., VPNs, cloud-based storage, accelerated file transfer tools)
People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.’s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.
Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at People Inc. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to hrconcerns@people.inc.
This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.
Social Video Editor and Producer
The Transaction team at People Inc. is looking for a high-volume Video Producer & Editor to bring a new product’s story to life across social channels. You’ll toggle between short, performance-driven social clips that require a quick turnaround and more narrative short-form series that showcase the brand to social audiences.
This role is for a true self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment and can manage multiple priorities with minimal direction. You won’t just execute a video — you’ll shape it. We’re looking for someone who can translate UGC, trends, and insights into compelling, scroll-stopping content designed to resonate with Gen Z and Millennial viewers.
You should have a strong instinct for what performs on TikTok, Reels, and emerging platforms, with a proven track record of turning ideas into high-performing social content. Most importantly, you know how to blend clarity (what the product does),emotion (why it matters),and pace (why it’s worth watching) to drive engagement and growth.
Assignment Details
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Hourly Rate: $55-$65/Hour
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Hours: 40 Hours Per Week/Hybrid (1 day on office; more if shoots are scheduled)
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Location: NYC People Inc. Office (Hybrid: 1 day on office; more if shoots are scheduled)
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Start Date: ASAP
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End Date: 6 months, with the potential to extend
What You’ll Do
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Own end-to-end production, including conceptualization, pre-production, shooting, editing, and final delivery.
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Direct, produce, and manage the workflows for content ranging from daily short, reactive social clips to premium short-form series.
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Help to concept and launch recurring formats that showcase the brand and product’s utility and value.
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Edit with strong instincts for hooks, pacing, retention, and shareability, adding creative value beyond the brief.
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Optimize all video content for Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
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Stay ahead of platform trends, features, and cultural moments.
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Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving, startup environment.
Experience
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4+ years of experience producing and editing social-first video for brands, publishers, or personal platforms.
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A portfolio of short-form work demonstrating strong pacing, storytelling, and viral performance (examples required).
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Proven ability to create formats and series that drive social engagement and growth.
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Deep understanding of Instagram and TikTok, including platform trends and retention strategies.
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Strong instincts for pacing, hooks, and finding the most compelling “moment” in raw footage.
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Knowledge of celebrity culture, fashion/style, beauty, and shopping, and how these topics are consumed and engaged with on social platforms.
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Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume environments with tight deadlines.
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Ability to manage projects end-to-end, from concept through final delivery.
You Are
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Familiar with TikTok, Instagram, and emerging social platforms
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Passionate about content creation, digital culture, and shopping
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Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality
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Obsessed with hooks, retention, and audience behavior
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Collaborative, decisive, and solutions-oriented
People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.’s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.
Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at People Inc. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to hrconcerns@people.inc.
This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.
Social Media Content Creator
The Transaction team at People Inc. is looking for a Content Creator to bring a new product’s story to life across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and social channels. You will pitch, script, star in, film, and edit short-form videos designed to showcase the brand to social audiences.
This role is for a true self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving environment and can consistently deliver compelling content with minimal direction. You won’t just appear on camera — you will shape the creative, translate social trends into performance-driven storytelling, and create videos that are entertaining, clear, and designed to convert.
You will work closely with the marketing and social media teams to plan and execute content that aligns with the brand voice, messaging, and business goals. You should have strong instincts for what performs on social media and understand how to balance entertainment with marketing. Most importantly, you know how to communicate what a product is, why it matters, and why it’s engaging in 30 to 60 seconds.
Assignment Details
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Hourly Rate: $40-$50/Hour
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Hours: 40 Hours Per Week/Hybrid (1 day in office; more if in-office shoots are scheduled)
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Location: Preferably New York City-based with the ability to be in the office 1 day per week
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Start Date: ASAP
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End Date: 3 months with the potential to extend
What You’ll Do
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Pitch, write, star in, film, and edit 1 to 2 short-form videos per day that are optimized for TikTok and Instagram Reels
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Own end-to-end production, including conceptualization, pre-production, shooting, editing, and final delivery of content
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Translate trends, cultural moments, and shopping insights into high-performing social videos
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Edit with strong instincts for hooks, pacing, retention, and shareability
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Pitch video ideas, contribute to content calendars, and help identify upcoming opportunities and formats
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Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment
Experience
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2+ years of experience creating social-first content for brands, publishers, or personal platforms
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A portfolio demonstrating strong on-camera presence, performance-driven storytelling, and editing abilities
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Proven experience writing scripts and crafting social copy
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Deep understanding of TikTok and Instagram including hooks, pacing, retention strategies, and platform best practices
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Ability to manage projects end-to-end from concept through final delivery
You Are:
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In the know and passionate about shopping as well as fashion, beauty, and home trends
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Chronically online and fluent in TikTok and Reels culture
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Fun, energetic, and naturally funny on camera
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An excellent oral and written communicator
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Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality
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Collaborative, solution-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment
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New York City-based with the capacity to be in office 1 day per week
People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.’s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.
Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at People Inc. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to hrconcerns@people.inc.