Associate Producer, News & Scripted

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Overview:
The Associate Producer’s main function is to support producers in the execution of the day-to-day social/digital strategy for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah across all digital and social platforms.

Candidates should have experience producing inquisitive and engaging social and digital content for linear and digital franchises. A strong background in social community management, audience engagement and growth is critical. The ideal candidate is a highly reliable multitasker that can work seamlessly with other creatives to deliver a steady output of content across video, social and interactive media.

This position is based at the Comedy Central headquarters and will work closely with the MTVE Franchise Social Strategy team as well as collaborate with Show Producers, Development, Editorial, Brand Social, Design, Digital Production, Marketing and Ad Sales departments, among others.

Responsibilities:
Implement social strategy and production for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah as outlined by producers
Lead production, trafficking and rollout of daily episodic assets as well as original content
Assist in the creation and production of TDS compilations and retrospectives
Partner with creative team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Build and handle positive relationships with both internal and external partners
Apply takeaways from insights and analytics to hone strategies and foster growth in Key Performance Indicators
Drive audience engagement, video views and growth year-round by producing innovative content
Assist in management of social execution of marketing campaigns and sponsorships
Stay keenly aware of social media trends and pitch ideas for how the team can continue to innovate

Basic Qualifications:
2+ years of digital strategy experience at a major commercial media, entertainment or creative brand
Intimate familiarity with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat and curiosity about emerging social platforms such as Discord and Twitch
Strong knowledge of satire and political comedy, internet culture, trends and storytelling
Hands-on video editing/content creation experience with a focus on TikTok/short-form content strongly preferred

Additional Qualifications:
Strong work ethic and sense of ownership and responsibility over tasks within purview
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to be respectful, resourceful and to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and determination for flawless execution
Experience using common digital production software including Photoshop and Premiere

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